Historical Events In 1954

Sep 19   On this day in history tibor Harsanyi, composer, dies at 56  

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   The first FORTRAN computer program run in the year 1954.  

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

Sep 21   Nuclear submarine "Nautilus" is commissioned on this day in history.  

Sep 22   In the year 1954 bkln Dodger Karl Spooner strikes out 15 NY Giants in his 1st game  

Sep 24   Tonight Show premieres on NBC (Johnny takes over 8 years later) in the year 1954.  

Sep 24   Tonight Show premiers on NBC (Johnny takes over 8 years later) in the year 1954.  

Sep 25   Eugenio d' Ors y Rovira, Spanish essayist/philosopher, dies at 71 in the year 1954.  

Sep 25   On this day in history francois "Doc" Duvalier wins Haitian presidential election  

Sep 25   In the year 1954 papa' Doc Duvalier becomes the President of Haiti  

Sep 26   In the year 1954 japanese ferry boat Toya Maru sinks in Strait of Tsugaru, 1172 die  

Sep 26   Typhoon strikes Kakodate Bay Japan, killing over 1,600 on this day in history.  

Sep 27   School integration begins in Wash DC & Baltimore Md public schools in the year 1954.  

Sep 27   Steve Allen's "Tonight Show" premiers on this day in history.  

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

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

Sep 30   First atomic-powered vessel, submarine Nautilus launched on this day in history.  

Sep 30   Percie Charlton, cricketer (2 Tests for Australia 1890), dies on this day in history.  

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

Oct 03   "Father Knows Best" premieres on this day in history.  

Oct 03   In the year 1954 herbert Prior, actor (Pollyanna), dies at 87  

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   Hurricane Hazel hits Eastern US in the year 1954.  

Oct 06   On this day in history hakon Borresen, composer, dies at 78  

Oct 07   Hassan el Hodeiby, leader of Moslem brothership, arrested in Egypt in the year 1954.  

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

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

Oct 13   In the year 1954 rP Smith/M Shulman's "Tender Trap," premieres in NYC  

Oct 14   On this day in history israeli act of revenge in Qibiya Jordan, kills 53  

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

Oct 17   Phila Eagle Adrian Burk passes for 7 touchdowns vs Wash (49-21) in the year 1954.  

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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   Dawn Silva, American singer (The Brides of Funkenstein, P-Funk) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   Ross The Boss, rocker was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of dean Hart, Canadian wrestler (d. 1990)  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of ned Lamont, American businessman  

Jan 04   Eugene Chadbourne, American composer and musician was born in the year 1954.  

Jan 05   Bryan Hitt, rocker (REO Speedwagon-Keep on Loving You) was born in the year 1954.  

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 on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1954 sydney Greenstreet, actor (Conflict, Maltese Falcon), dies at 74  

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