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What Happened on July 6, 1954

Historical Events

  • KMOS TV channel 6 in Sedalia-Warrensburg, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • Tunisian government of M'zali, resigns

Famous Birthdays

  • Allyce Beasley, American actress (Agnes Dipesto-Moonlighting), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • James Kiberd, American actor (Trevor Dillon-Loving, All My Children), born in Providence, Rhode Island

Willie Randolph (70 years old)

American baseball second baseman (6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1977 NY Yankees) and manager (NY Mets 2005-08), born in Holly Hill, South Carolina


Famous Deaths

  • Dirk Verbeek, Dutch actor and director (Hofstad Stage), dies at 70
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About July 6, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus