Historical Events In 1954

Sep 19   In the year 1954 tibor Harsanyi, composer, dies at 56  

Sep 20   First National People's Congress adopts Chinese constitution on this day in history.  

Sep 20   Roger Bannister awarded Britain's Silver Pears Trophy on this day in history.  

Sep 20   On this day in history the first FORTRAN computer program run  

Sep 21   1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned in the year 1954.  

Sep 21   On this day in history 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   In the year 1954 tonight Show premieres on NBC (Johnny takes over 8 years later)  

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

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

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

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

Sep 26   On this day in history japanese ferry boat Toya Maru sinks in Strait of Tsugaru, 1172 die  

Sep 26   On this day in history typhoon strikes Kakodate Bay Japan, killing over 1,600  

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

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

Sep 27   The Tonight Show, starring Steve Allen, debuts on NBC-TV on this day in history.  

Sep 28   In the year 1954 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   On this day in history percie Charlton, cricketer (2 Tests for Australia 1890), dies  

Oct 01   On this day in history british colony of Nigeria becomes a federation  

Oct 03   "Father Knows Best" premieres in the year 1954.  

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

Oct 04   In the year 1954 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 on this day in history.  

Oct 06   Hakon Borresen, composer, dies at 78 on this day in history.  

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   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 on this day in history.  

Oct 15   On this day in history hurricane Hazel strikes US & Canada, 348 die  

Oct 17   In the year 1954 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 in the year 1954.  

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   On this day in history birth of ross The Boss, rocker  

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

Jan 03   Ned Lamont, American businessman was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 05   In the year 1954 birth of bryan Hitt, rocker (REO Speedwagon-Keep on Loving You)  

Jan 01   In the year 1954 death of duff Cooper, British diplomat and writer (b. 1890)  

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

Jan 10   On this day in history fred Raymond, composer, dies at 53  

Jan 11   In the year 1954 edgar Tytgat, Flemish painter/etcher/drawer, dies at 77  

Jan 13   On this day in history roland Diggle, composer, dies at 69  

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

Jan 18   Sydney Greenstreet, actor (Conflict, Maltese Falcon), dies at 74 in the year 1954.  

Jan 19   Theodor Kaluza, German scientist (b. 1885) died on this day in history.