What Happened on September 27, 1954

Historical Events

The Tonight Show

"The Tonight Show" premieres on NBC, hosted by Steve Allen

  • 1st African American Supreme Court page is CV Bush
  • School integration begins in Washington, D.C. & Baltimore Md public schools

Famous Birthdays

  • Ray Hadley, Australian radio broadcaster

Famous Deaths

  • Maximilian von Weichs, German aristocrat and army officer (WWII Field Marshal; WWI Cavalryman), dies at 72
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About September 27, 1954

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

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