Historical Events
- Yanks tie a record, 3 of their pinch hitters strike out in 1 inning
Famous Birthdays
- Ashton Carter, American military civilian official (Secretary of Defense, 2015-17), and academic administrator, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2022)
- Helen Lederer, British comic actress (Absolutely Fabulous - "Catriona"), and writer (Losing It), born in Carmarthen, Wales
- Stephen Jones, English art historian, born in London, England (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Pilgrim, British homeowner who committed suicide due to housing bureaucracy scandal, hangs himself at 53
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About September 24, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
