Historical Events
Turn of the Screw
Benjamin Britten's opera "Turn of the Screw" premieres in Venice
Baseball Record
Giants' Willie Mays gets 82nd extra-base hit, breaks Mel Ott's record
- Hurricane Edna (2nd of 1954) hits NYC, $50 million damage
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Cowsill, American rock bassist (The Cowsills - "We Can Fly"), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 2005)
Famous Weddings
Jerry Stiller
Comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara marry
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About September 14, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
