Historical Events
Peter Pan
Leigh, Charlap, Styne, Comden and Green's musical "Peter Pan", starring Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard, opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC; runs for 152 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Günter Müller, German sound artist, improvisor and percussionist, born in Munich, West Germany
- Lee Roy Selmon, American College-Pro Football HOF defensive end (NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1979; First-team All-Pro 1979, 80, 82; 6× Pro Bowl; TB Buccaneers), born in Eufaula, Oklahoma (d. 2011)
- Steve Orich, American orchestrator and composer (Jersey Boys), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Wilbur Shaw, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1937, 39, 40; Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1991), dies in an airplane crash at 51
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About October 20, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell
