What Happened on January 3, 1954

Famous Birthdays

  • Marc Ysaÿe, Belgian progressive rock drummer and vocalist (Machiavel), born in Ixelles, Belgium
  • Ned Lamont, American businessman and politician, Governor of Connecticut (2019-), born in Washington, D.C.
  • Ross The Boss [Ross Friedman], American guitarist (The Dictators), born in the Bronx, New York
Born in 1954

Famous Deaths

  • Gus Dorais, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Notre Dame) and coach (Gonzaga, Detroit Lions), dies of arteriosclerosis and anorexia at 62
1954 Highlights

About January 3, 1954

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert