Historical Events
- 8th NHL All-Star Game, Detroit Olympia, Detroit, MI: All-Stars tie Detroit Red Wings, 2-2
- Baseball World Series: New York Giants beat Cleveland, 7-4 at Cleveland Stadium to sweep Indians, 4-0; MVP: Giants outfielder Dusty Rhodes
- Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon 7-4 as the New York Giants complete an unlikely World Series sweep of the powerful Cleveland Indians; Cleveland season record of 111-43 sets American League mark for regular season wins
- Former French possession of Chandernagore made part of West Bengal, India
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Jennings, American country singer (Restless Heart - "Wheels"), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Lani O'Grady, American actress (Mary-8 is Enough), born in Walnut Creek, California
- Lorraine Bracco, American actress (Sopranos, Goodfellas), born in Brooklyn, New York
1954 Highlights
About October 2, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell
