Historical Events
- 110°F (43°C) at Balcony Falls, Virginia (state record)
- 1st commercial jet transport plane built in US tested (Boeing 707)
- KOCO TV channel 5 in Oklahoma City, OK (ABC) begins broadcasting
- WBOC TV channel 16 in Salisbury, MD (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Boris Polak, Israeli sports shooter (1994 World Champion), born in Moldova
About July 15, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus