What Happened on August 2, 1954

Historical Events

  • Tahar Ben Ammar appointed premier of Tunisia

Famous Birthdays

  • James Charles Kopp, American citizen who murdered Barnett Slepian, born in Pasadena, California
  • Lisa Brown, American actress (Guiding Light, Iva-As the World Turns), born in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Sammy McIlroy, Irish soccer star (Manchester United), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Born in 1954

Famous Deaths

  • Rene Amengual, Chilean pianist, composer and educator, dies at 42
1954 Highlights

About August 2, 1954

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus