Historical Events
- 79th Preakness: Johnny Adams aboard Hasty Road wins in 1:57.4
- KREX TV channel 5 in Grand Junction, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
- Robert Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan is Bar Mitzvahed
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Rapoport, American photographer, and music album cover designer (Lionel Richie - Dancing on the Ceiling; Supertramp - Breakfast In America), born in San Mateo County, California
- Jerry Dammers, British keyboardist (The Specials), born in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India
- Shuji Nakamura, Japanese-born American electronic engineer (invented the Blue LED), born in Ikata, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Charles "Chief" Bender, American Baseball HOF pitcher (only indigenous American in BHOF; World Series 1910, 11, 13; no-hitter 1910; Philadelphia A's), dies at 70
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About May 22, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
