Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: 23-year-old Australian Peter Thomson wins first of his 5 Open titles by a stroke from Bobby Locke, Dai Rees, and Syd Scott
Famous Birthdays
- Debbie Sledge, American vocalist (Sister Sledge - "We Are Family"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Henri Dillon, French composer (Arlequin), dies in combat in Indo-China at 41
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About July 9, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 19 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
