Historical Events
Event of Interest
American Ralph Bunche named undersecretary of the UN
Famous Deaths
- Alcide de Gasperi, 30th Prime Minister of Italy (1945-53), dies at 73
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About August 19, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 9 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
