What Happened in Sep 1954

Marilyn Monroe Films 'Skirt' Scene for The Seven Year Itch

The scene was originally filmed during the early morning hours of September 15, 1954, at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street. Heavily... Read more

'Lord of the Flies' is Published

The premise: A planeload of young boys is marooned on a nameless tropical island and they are forced to fend for themselves. If this novel had been... Read more

Ronald Reagan Becomes the Host of "General Electric Theater"

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General... Read more

Sinking of the SS Tōya Maru

Typhoon No. 15, Marie, which had blown through Honshū, was in the Sea of Japan at 12:00 on September 26, 1954, proceeding Northeast at a speed of... Read more

Willie Mays Makes "The Catch" In Game 1 of the 1954 World Series

The Catch refers to a memorable defensive baseball play by Willie Mays on September 29, 1954, during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series between the... Read more