Historical Events
- Postmaster General Summerfield approves CIA mail-opening project
Famous Birthdays
- Phil Rudd, Australian rock drummer (AC/DC - Rock 'n Roll Damnation), born in Melbourne, Victoria
- Rick Cerone, catcher (Yankees/Red Sox/Mets/Expos), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Aart A. van Schelven, Dutch church historian (Willem of Orange), dies at 73
Charles Ives (1874-1954)
American composer (Unanswered Question), dies at 79
1954 Highlights
About May 19, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day