Historical Events
- Egypt and Great Britain sign treaty; British troops depart
- First ascent of Cho Oyu, sixth highest mountain in the world at 8,201 metres
- KAKE TV channel 10 in Wichita, KS (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Deborah Blum, American writer
- Joe Bryant, American basketball player
- Sam Allardyce, English football manager
Famous Deaths
- Hugh Duffy, American Baseball HOF outfielder (Triple Crown & MLB record .440 batting average, single season 1894 Boston Beaneaters), dies from heart failure at 87
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About October 19, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell
