Historical Events
- Charles Mahoney becomes 1st US black to serve as a full UN delegate
Sports History
Englishman Roger Bannister beats Australia’s John Landy in the mile at the Empire Games in Vancouver; first time 2 men run sub-4 minute mile in the same race
- Jerome Moross and John Treville Latouche's "Golden Apple", adapted from parts of Homer's "Illiad" and "Odyssey", closes at Alvin Theater, NYC after, 125 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Caroline Aaron, American actress (Crimes & Misdemeanors), born in Richmond, Virginia
Famous Weddings
Johnny Cash
American country music singer-songwriter Johnny Cash (22) marries 1st wife Vivian Liberto (20) at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in San Antonio. Texas; divorce in 1966
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About August 7, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 21 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
