Historical Events
- All-time great English jockey Sir Gordon Richards retires from the saddle with British record 4,870 winning rides
- At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the St. Lawrence Seaway is held.
- Dutch Indonesian Union breaks up
Famous Birthdays
- Cameron Connor, Canadian WHA and NHL ice hockey forward, 1974-83 (Phoenix Roadrunners, Edmonton Oilers, and 3 other teams), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Sam Baker, American folk singer-songwriter (Say Grace), born in Itasca, Texas
About August 10, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
