Page 12: Historical Events In 1954

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

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

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   In the year 1954 1st nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, commissioned   

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

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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Sep 27   On this day in history steve Allen's "Tonight Show" premiers   

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

Sep 28   Bert Lytell, actor (Henry-One Man's Family), dies at 69 in the year 1954.   

Sep 30   In the year 1954 first atomic-powered vessel, submarine Nautilus launched   

Sep 30   In the year 1954 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   On this day in history "Father Knows Best" premieres   

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

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

Oct 05   Flor Alpaerts, Flem composer (Tyl Uilenspiegel/Pallieter), dies at 78 in the year 1954.   

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 on this day in history.   

Oct 10   Ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after French troops pulled out in the year 1954.   

Oct 11   "On Your Toes" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 64 performances on this day in history.   

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

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   In the year 1954 phila Eagle Adrian Burk passes for 7 touchdowns vs Wash (49-21)   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of ludmila Borozna, USSR, volleyball player (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 02   On this day in history 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   Dean Hart, Canadian wrestler (d. 1990) was born in the year 1954.   

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 in the year 1954.   

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 in the year 1954.   

Jan 10   Fred Raymond, composer, dies at 53 on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Edgar Tytgat, Flemish painter/etcher/drawer, dies at 77 in the year 1954.   

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

Jan 16   Michail M Prishvin, Russian writer, dies on this day in history.   

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.