What Happened on October 13, 1954

Historical Events

  • Robert Paul Smith and Max Shulman's "Tender Trap" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Giordano, American session and touring keyboardist, organist, and accordionist (Pat Benatar, 1982-91; E Street Band, 2006-present), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Claude Ribbe, French historian and writer, born in Paris
  • Mordechai Vanunu, Israeli nuclear technician and peace activist, born in Marrakesh, French Morocco

About October 13, 1954

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell