Historical Events
On the Waterfront
"On the Waterfront", directed by Elia Kazan starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1955)
Music History
Ernest Bloch's 4th string quartet premieres
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Abbott, American actor (Dark Justice), born in Portland, Oregon
- Gerd Faltings, German mathematician, born in Buer, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Hugo Chávez (1954-2013)
President of Venezuela (1998-2013), born in Sabaneta, Barinas State, Venezuela
- Mikey Sheehy, Irish Gaelic football right corner-forward (11 x Munster titles, 8 x All-Ireland, 3 x NFL, 7 x All Star; Kerry), born in Tralee, Ireland
- Steve Morse, American rock guitarist (Dixie Dregs; Deep Purple, 1994-present), born in Hamilton, Ohio
About July 28, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
