Historical Events
Sports History
Montreal Canadien center Jean Béliveau scores 3 goals in 44 seconds on future Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk in 4-2 win v Boston Bruins; 2nd fastest NHL hat trick
Famous Birthdays
- Alejandro Sabella, Argentine soccer midfielder (8 caps; River Plate, Sheffield United, Estudiantes) and manager (Argentina 2011-14), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2020)
- Alvin Gentry, American basketball head coach (New Orleans Pelicans 2015-19; Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns), born in Shelby, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Oran "Hot Lips" Page, American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader, dies at 46
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About November 5, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Son My Son - Vera Lynn
