What Happened on July 15, 1954

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

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