Historical Events
Journey to Italy
"Journey to Italy", directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders, is released
- Integration begins in Washington, D.C. & Baltimore, Maryland public schools
Famous Birthdays
- Benmont Tench, American rock keyboardist (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), born in Gainesville, Florida
- Corbin Bernsen, American actor (Arnie Becker-LA Law), born in North Hollywood, California
- Michael Emerson, American actor (Person of Interest), born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Bud Fisher, American cartoonist (Mutt and Jeff), dies at 69
1954 Highlights
About September 7, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Little Things Mean A Lot - Kitty Kallen