Historical Events
Maureen Connolly's Tragic Accident
American tennis champion Maureen Connolly's right leg is crushed in a horse riding accident ending a brilliant career at just 19
- West German secret service head Otto John defects to East Germany (DDR)
Famous Birthdays
- Jay Jay French [Segall], American rock guitarist (Twisted Sister), born in New York City
- Moira Harris, American stage and screen actress (Steppenwolf Theater; One More Saturday Night), born in Pontiac, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Blair Moody, American journalist (US Senator (D)-Michigan, 1951-52), dies at 52
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About July 20, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 9 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
