What Happened on September 25, 1954

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Francois "Doc" Duvalier wins Haitian presidential election

  • Indians win AL record 111 games
  • WCBD TV channel 2 in Charleston, South Carolina (ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Juande Ramos, Spanish football manager (Sevilla), born in Pedro Muñoz, Spain
  • Sylvester Croom, American college football coach, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Famous Weddings

Audrey Hepburn

British "Roman Holiday" actress Audrey Hepburn (25) weds American actor Mel Ferrer (37) in Burgenstock, Switzerland; divorce in 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Eugenio d'Ors, Spanish Catalan essayist and philosopher, dies at 71
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About September 25, 1954

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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

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