Historical Events
Event of Interest
Joseph Welch asks US Senator Joseph McCarthy "Have you no sense of decency, sir?" during Senate-Army hearings
Famous Birthdays
- George Pérez, American comic book artist (The Avenger; Teen Titans), born in New York City (d. 2022)
- Gregory Maguire, American fantasy writer (Wicked), born in Albany, New York
- Pete Byrne Bath, English rocker (Naked Eyes), born in Bath, Somerset
Famous Deaths
- Alain LeRoy Locke, African-American writer and philosopher “Father of the Harlem Renaissance”, dies at 68
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About June 9, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
