Historical Events
Event of Interest
CIA exile army lands in Guatemala. Organised by John Foster Dulles and United Fruit Co.
Boxing Title Fight
Rocky Marciano beats Ezzard Charles by unanimous points decision in his 3rd world heavyweight boxing title defense at Yankee Stadium, NYC
- Televised Senate Army McCarthy hearings ends
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Linn-Baker, American actor (Perfect Strangers), born in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Donato "Danny" Cedrone, American guitarist and bandleader (The Esquires; Bill Haley & His Comets - "Rock Around The Clock"), died of broken neck suffered falling down a staircase at 33
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About June 17, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
