What Happened on July 10, 1954

Famous Birthdays

Andre Dawson (69 years old)

American Baseball HOF outfielder (8 × MLB All-Star; NL MVP 1987 Chicago Cubs; NL Rookie of the Year 1977 Montreal Expos; 8 × Gold Glove Award), born in Miami, Florida

  • Gene Holder, American rock bassist (the dBs; Yo La Tango), born in North Carolina
  • José González, Peruvian soccer goalkeeper (20 caps; Alianza Lima), born in Lima, Peru (d. 1987)
  • Neil Tennant, English singer and songwriter (Pet Shop Boy - "West End Girl"), born in North Shields, Northumberland, England

Famous Deaths

  • Calogero Vizzini, Sicilian Mafia boss, dies at 76
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About July 10, 1954

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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