Page 12: Historical Events In 1954

Sep 19   Tibor Harsanyi, composer, dies at 56 in the year 1954.   

Sep 20   On this day in history first National People's Congress adopts Chinese constitution   

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

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

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

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) on this day in history.   

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

Sep 25   In the year 1954 francois "Doc" Duvalier wins Haitian presidential election   

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

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

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   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 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   In the year 1954 "Father Knows Best" premieres   

Oct 03   Herbert Prior, actor (Pollyanna), dies at 87 on this day in history.   

Oct 04   Comedienne Spring Byington began the successful network TV series, December Bride -- on CBS in the year 1954.   

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

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   In the year 1954 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   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   On this day in history birth of ludmila Borozna, USSR, volleyball player (Olympic-gold-1972)   

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 in the year 1954.   

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

Jan 04   Eugene Chadbourne, American composer and musician was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 01   On this day in history death of duff Cooper, British diplomat and writer (b. 1890)   

Jan 05   Rabbit Maranville, American baseball player (b. 1891) died on this day in history.   

Jan 10   In the year 1954 fred Raymond, composer, dies at 53   

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

Jan 13   Roland Diggle, composer, dies at 69 in the year 1954.   

Jan 16   On this day in history michail M Prishvin, Russian writer, dies   

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

Jan 19   In the year 1954 death of theodor Kaluza, German scientist (b. 1885)