Historical Events
Guatemalan Government Overthrown
CIA-sponsored rebels overthrow the democratically elected government of Guatemala and force President Jacobo Árbenz to resign
- First nuclear power station opens, in Obninsk near Moscow, Russia
- Hungary beats Brazil, 4-2 in the "Battle of Berne" as FIFA World Cup quarter-final descends into an all-out brawl with 3 players sent-off; fighting continues in dressing rooms after final whistle
Famous Deaths
- Francis L Casadesus, French violinist, composer and conductor, dies at 83
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About June 27, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus