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What Happened on September 14, 1954

Historical Events

Turn of the Screw

Benjamin Britten's opera "Turn of the Screw" premieres in Venice

  • Hurricane Edna (2nd of 1954) hits NYC, $50 million damage

Baseball Record

New York Giants Willie Mays gets 82nd extra-base hit, breaks Mel Ott's record

  • USSR performs nuclear test

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Cowsill, American rock bassist (The Cowsills - "We Can Fly"), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 2005)

Famous Weddings

Jerry Stiller

Comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara marry

Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About September 14, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

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