Historical Events In 1954

Sep 19   Tibor Harsanyi, composer, dies at 56 on this day in history.   

Sep 20   In the year 1954 first National People's Congress adopts Chinese constitution   

Sep 20   In the year 1954 roger Bannister awarded Britain's Silver Pears Trophy   

Sep 20   In the year 1954 the first FORTRAN computer program run   

Sep 21   1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned on this day in history.   

Sep 21   In the year 1954 nuclear submarine "Nautilus" is commissioned   

Sep 22   Bkln Dodger Karl Spooner strikes out 15 NY Giants in his 1st game on this day in history.   

Sep 24   On this day in history tonight Show premieres on NBC (Johnny takes over 8 years later)   

Sep 24   On this day in history tonight Show premiers on NBC (Johnny takes over 8 years later)   

Sep 25   In the year 1954 eugenio d' Ors y Rovira, Spanish essayist/philosopher, dies at 71   

Sep 25   Francois "Doc" Duvalier wins Haitian presidential election in the year 1954.   

Sep 25   On this day in history papa' Doc Duvalier becomes the President of Haiti   

Sep 26   Japanese ferry boat Toya Maru sinks in Strait of Tsugaru, 1172 die on this day in history.   

Sep 26   In the year 1954 typhoon strikes Kakodate Bay Japan, killing over 1,600   

Sep 27   On this day in history school integration begins in Wash DC & Baltimore Md public schools   

Sep 27   Steve Allen's "Tonight Show" premiers in the year 1954.   

Sep 27   The Tonight Show, starring Steve Allen, debuts on NBC-TV in the year 1954.   

Sep 28   On this day in history bert Lytell, actor (Henry-One Man's Family), dies at 69   

Sep 30   First atomic-powered vessel, submarine Nautilus launched in the year 1954.   

Sep 30   Percie Charlton, cricketer (2 Tests for Australia 1890), dies in the year 1954.   

Oct 01   In the year 1954 british colony of Nigeria becomes a federation   

Oct 03   On this day in history "Father Knows Best" premieres   

Oct 03   Herbert Prior, actor (Pollyanna), dies at 87 in the year 1954.   

Oct 04   On this day in history comedienne Spring Byington began the successful network TV series, December Bride -- on CBS.   

Oct 05   On this day in history flor Alpaerts, Flem composer (Tyl Uilenspiegel/Pallieter), dies at 78   

Oct 05   In the year 1954 hurricane Hazel hits Eastern US   

Oct 06   In the year 1954 hakon Borresen, composer, dies at 78   

Oct 07   In the year 1954 hassan el Hodeiby, leader of Moslem brothership, arrested in Egypt   

Oct 10   On this day in history ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after French troops pulled out   

Oct 11   In the year 1954 "On Your Toes" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 64 performances   

Oct 13   On this day in history rP Smith/M Shulman's "Tender Trap," premieres in NYC   

Oct 14   Israeli act of revenge in Qibiya Jordan, kills 53 in the year 1954.   

Oct 15   In the year 1954 hurricane Hazel strikes US & Canada, 348 die   

Oct 17   On this day in history phila Eagle Adrian Burk passes for 7 touchdowns vs Wash (49-21)   

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Jan 02   Ludmila Borozna, USSR, volleyball player (Olympic-gold-1972) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1954 birth of henry Bonilla, American politician   

Jan 02   In the year 1954 birth of dawn Silva, American singer (The Brides of Funkenstein, P-Funk)   

Jan 03   Ross The Boss, rocker was born in the year 1954.   

Jan 03   In the year 1954 birth of dean Hart, Canadian wrestler (d. 1990)   

Jan 03   In the year 1954 birth of ned Lamont, American businessman   

Jan 04   In the year 1954 birth of eugene Chadbourne, American composer and musician   

Jan 05   Bryan Hitt, rocker (REO Speedwagon-Keep on Loving You) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Duff Cooper, British diplomat and writer (b. 1890) died on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Rabbit Maranville, American baseball player (b. 1891) died in the year 1954.   

Jan 10   Fred Raymond, composer, dies at 53 in the year 1954.   

Jan 11   On this day in history edgar Tytgat, Flemish painter/etcher/drawer, dies at 77   

Jan 13   In the year 1954 roland Diggle, composer, dies at 69   

Jan 16   Michail M Prishvin, Russian writer, dies in the year 1954.   

Jan 18   On this day in history sydney Greenstreet, actor (Conflict, Maltese Falcon), dies at 74   

Jan 19   Theodor Kaluza, German scientist (b. 1885) died in the year 1954.