Historical Events
Sports History
LPGA Western Open Women's Golf, Glen Flora CC: Betty Jameson wins 6 & 5 over Louise Suggs in the final
- Tasmanian Devil debuts in "Devil May Hare" by Warner Bros
- US Open Men's Golf, Baltusrol GC: Ed Furgol wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Gene Littler
Famous Birthdays
- "Taz" Tasmanian Devil, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Robert McKimson and Warren Foster, (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Devil May Hare"
- Jim Cooper, American politician (Rep-D-TN, 1983- ), born in Nashville, Tennessee
- Kathleen Turner, American actress (Accidental Tourist, Jewel of Nile), born in Springfield, Missouri
- Michael O'Brien, British MP
About June 19, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
