What Happened on September 20, 1954

Historical Events

  • 1st FORTRAN computer program run
  • 1st National People's Congress adopts Chinese constitution
  • KETC TV channel 9 in Saint Louis, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting

Event of Interest

Los Stravinsky's "In Memoriam Dylan Thomas," premieres in Angeles

  • New Zealand's Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents reports just ten days after concluding hearings.

Sports History

Roger Bannister awarded Britain's Silver Pears Trophy


Famous Birthdays

  • Anne Mcintosh, British member of European parliament, born in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
  • Brinke Stevens [Charlene Brinkman], American actress (Slumber Party Massacre), born in San Diego, California
  • Henry Samueli, American NHL team owner (Anaheim Ducks), born in Buffalo, New York

Lloyd Blankfein (69 years old)

American CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, born in New York City

  • Peter White, British rock and smooth jazz guitarist, and songwriter (Al Stewart), born in Luton, England
  • Silvio Leonard, Cuban 100m runner (Olympic silver 1980), born in Cienfuegos, Cuba

About September 20, 1954

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

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