Historical Events
- 4th Berlin International Film Festival: "Hobson's Choice" wins Golden Bear (audience vote)
- Pierre Mendès forms French government
Famous Birthdays
- Viktor Mazin, Russian weightlifter (Olympic gold USSR 60kg [5 x WR] 1980), born in Chernovskiye Kopi, Russia (d. 2022)
- William Beard, American session and touring rock drummer (Face To Face; Sessions Americana), born in Boston, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Albert Patterson, American politician and attorney, asassinated in Phenix City, Alabama, shortly after his designation as the Democratic candidate for Alabama Attorney General, at 60
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About June 18, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
