What Happened on May 4, 1954

Historical Events

  • US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Island

Famous Birthdays

  • Doug Jones, American attorney and politician (US Senator-D-Alabama 2018-21), born in Fairfield, Alabama
  • Julie Budd, American singer ("Child of Plenty"), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Marilyn Martin, American singer-songwriter ("Separate Lives"), born in Tennessee
  • Pia Zadora [Schipani], American actress (Hairspray), and singer, born in Hoboken, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Pauline de Haan-Manifarges, Dutch concert and opera contralto singer, dies at 82
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About May 4, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus

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