1954
The Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and C-135 series, takes its first flight.
The Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and C-135 series, takes its first flight.
1954 in History
41 events found for 1954
1954
First Indochina War: Viet Minh troops successfully ambush the armoured French column 'G.M. 42' in the Battle of Chu…
First Indochina War: Viet Minh troops successfully ambush the armoured French column 'G.M. 42' in the Battle of Chu…
1954
Germany: Otto John, head of West Germany's secret service, defects to East Germany.
Germany: Otto John, head of West Germany's secret service, defects to East Germany.
1954
First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
1954
At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway is held.
At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway is held.
1954
Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.
Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.
1954
Alfredo Stroessner begins his dictatorship in Paraguay.
Alfredo Stroessner begins his dictatorship in Paraguay.
1954
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1954
The first flight of the Lockheed C-130 multi-role aircraft takes place.
The first flight of the Lockheed C-130 multi-role aircraft takes place.
1954
The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from…
The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from…
1954
The Communist Control Act goes into effect, outlawing the Communist Party in the United States.
The Communist Control Act goes into effect, outlawing the Communist Party in the United States.
1954
Vice president João Café Filho takes office as president of Brazil, following the suicide of Getúlio Vargas.
Vice president João Café Filho takes office as president of Brazil, following the suicide of Getúlio Vargas.
1954
The People's Liberation Army begins shelling the Republic of China-controlled islands of Quemoy, starting the First…
The People's Liberation Army begins shelling the Republic of China-controlled islands of Quemoy, starting the First…
1954
KLM Flight 633 crashes into the River Shannon in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, killing 28.
KLM Flight 633 crashes into the River Shannon in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, killing 28.
1954
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established.
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established.
1954
The 6.7 Mw Chlef earthquake shakes northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). At least 1,243…
The 6.7 Mw Chlef earthquake shakes northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). At least 1,243…
1954
Hurricane Edna hits New England (United States) as a Category 2 hurricane, causing significant damage and 29 deaths.
Hurricane Edna hits New England (United States) as a Category 2 hurricane, causing significant damage and 29 deaths.
1954
In a top secret nuclear test, a Soviet Tu-4 bomber drops a 40 kiloton atomic weapon just north of Totskoye village.
In a top secret nuclear test, a Soviet Tu-4 bomber drops a 40 kiloton atomic weapon just north of Totskoye village.
1954
Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch.
Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch.
1954
Finnish president J. K. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be awarded the highest honor of the…
Finnish president J. K. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be awarded the highest honor of the…