1954
Batting for the Milwaukee Braves against Vic Raschi of the St
Batting for the Milwaukee Braves against Vic Raschi of the St
1954 in History
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1954
At Oxford's Iffley Road Track, English runner Roger Bannister became the first person to run the mile in under four minu
At Oxford's Iffley Road Track, English runner Roger Bannister became the first person to run the mile in under four minu
1954
A convoy of circus wagons carrying lions, horses, ponies and an ass lost control and overturned into some shop fronts in
A convoy of circus wagons carrying lions, horses, ponies and an ass lost control and overturned into some shop fronts in
1954
The security clearance of American nuclear physicist J
The security clearance of American nuclear physicist J
1954
Diane Leather became the first woman to run a mile in less than five minutes
Diane Leather became the first woman to run a mile in less than five minutes
1954
During hearings investigating conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy, Army l
During hearings investigating conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy, Army l
1954
Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at his death in 1857, was canonized by Pope Pius XII, making him one of the youngest
Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at his death in 1857, was canonized by Pope Pius XII, making him one of the youngest
1954
Carlos Castillo Armas led a CIA-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, beginning the 1954 Guatemalan cou
Carlos Castillo Armas led a CIA-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, beginning the 1954 Guatemalan cou
1954
Jacobo Árbenz resigned as President of Guatemala following a CIA-led coup against his administration
Jacobo Árbenz resigned as President of Guatemala following a CIA-led coup against his administration
1954
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
1954
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley recorded his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
1954
A limited state of martial law was declared in Russell County, Alabama, due to organized crime.
A limited state of martial law was declared in Russell County, Alabama, due to organized crime.
1954
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, was published by Allen &…
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, was published by Allen &…
1954
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
A team of Italian climbers became the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
1954
In the midst of a political crisis, Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas fatally shot himself in the Catete Palace in…
In the midst of a political crisis, Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas fatally shot himself in the Catete Palace in…
1954
Eight nations signed a collective-defense treaty in Manila to create the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (flag…
Eight nations signed a collective-defense treaty in Manila to create the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (flag…
1954
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck near Chlef, killing over 1,200 people and forcing the Algerian government to…
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck near Chlef, killing over 1,200 people and forcing the Algerian government to…
1954
The scene in The Seven Year Itch of Marilyn Monroe standing in a white dress over a subway grate was filmed by Billy…
The scene in The Seven Year Itch of Marilyn Monroe standing in a white dress over a subway grate was filmed by Billy…
1954
Willie Mays (pictured) of the New York Giants made The Catch, one of the most famous defensive plays in the history of…
Willie Mays (pictured) of the New York Giants made The Catch, one of the most famous defensive plays in the history of…