Historical Events
Barefoot Contessa
"Barefoot Contessa" film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart premieres at the Capitol
- "Masquerade Party" TV game show moves from CBS to ABC for two seasons
- Bennekom (Netherlands) soccer team forms
- KALB TV channel 5 in Alexandria, LA (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
A Star Is Born
The first remake of "A Star Is Born", starring Judy Garland & James Mason premieres at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles
The Catch
Willie Mays famous over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz' 460' drive during Game One of the World Series
Famous Birthdays
- Cindy Morgan [Cichorski], American actress (Tron), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Steve Platt, British journalist and magazine editor (New Statesman & Society)
Famous Deaths
- William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet and scholar, dies at 73
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About September 29, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
