Historical Events
- SE Asia Treaty Org (SEATO) forms to stop communist spread in SE Asia
- WINS radio station in NYC begins playing rock and roll music with Alan Freed's "Rock-n-Roll Party" program
Sports History
With a 3-2 count, Phillies Richie Ashburn fouls next 14, then walks
Famous Birthdays
- Clayton Norcross, American actor (Bold & Beautiful, Colbys, Santa Barbara), born in Arcadia, California
- Mark Foley, American politician (Rep-(R)-Florida 1995-2006), resigned after texting scandal, born in Newton, Massachusetts
- Ruby Bridges, American civil rights activist (child who ended segregation of a Louisiana school), born in Tylertown, Mississippi
About September 8, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Little Things Mean A Lot - Kitty Kallen
