Historical Events
- A's defeats Yanks 8-6 in last game franchise will play in Philadelphia
- Japanese ferry boat Toya Maru sinks in Strait of Tsugaru during a typhoon, 1,153 people die
- KODE TV channel 12 in Joplin, MO (ABC) begins broadcasting
- KUTV TV channel 2 in Salt Lake City, UT (NBC) begins broadcasting
- WANE TV channel 15 in Fort Wayne, IN (CBS) begins broadcasting
- WCAX TV channel 3 in Burlington, VT (CBS) begins broadcasting
Yogi Berra Plays at 3rd
Yogi Berra plays his only game at 3rd & Mickey Mantle plays shortstop
Famous Birthdays
- César Rosas, Mexican singer, songwriter and guitarist (Los Lobos - "Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)"), born in Hermosillo, Mexico
- Craig Chaquico, American rock guitarist (Jefferson Starship - "Jane"; "Find Your Way Back"), born in Sacramento, California
Famous Deaths
- Ellen Roosevelt, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1890), dies at 86
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About September 26, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
