Historical Events
- 1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned by the US Navy
The Boy Friend
Sandy Wilson's musical "The Boy Friend", cast includes Julie Andrews, making her Broadway debut, opens at the Royale Theatre, NYC; runs for 485 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Williams, American actor (Greg-Brady Bunch), born in Santa Monica, California
- Calvin Levels, American actor (Knightwatch), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- John Drew, American basketball small forward (NBA All-Star 1976, 80; Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz), born in Vredenburgh, Alabama (d. 2022)
- Patrice Rushen, American jazz and R&B pianist and singer and songwriter ("Forget Me Nots"), born in Los Angeles, California
About September 30, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
