What Happened on May 19, 1954

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
Born in 1954

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

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