Historical Events
- Hurricane Hazel becomes most severe to ever hit the US, killing 195 in US and Canada
- Texas Instruments Inc. announces the first transistor radio.
- WBTW TV channel 13 in Florence, SC (CBS/ABC) begins broadcasting
- WNBC radio changes call letters to WRCA (NYC)
Famous Birthdays
- Liz Burch, Australian actress
About October 18, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell
