Historical Events
- Eelco Van Kleffens appointed President of the ninth session of the UN General Assembly
Famous Birthdays
- Julia Grant [previously George Roberts], British transgender activist featured in "A Change of Sex", born in Blackpool, England (d. 2019)
- Philthy Animal [Phil Taylor], English rock drummer (Motorhead), born in Hasland, Chesterfield (d. 2015)
Shinzō Abe (1954-2022)
Prime Minister of Japan (2006-07 and 2012-2020), born in Nagato, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Kōkichi Mikimoto, Japanese inventor and entrepreneur (cultured pearls), dies at 96
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About September 21, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
