Saturday 23 January 1954
It was Saturday, under the sign of Aquarius. The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Marjorie Wallace and Edward Ka-spel.
In UK Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert was in the top 5 hits.
David and Bathsheba, directed by Henry King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954
while Life Is Worth Living by Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Stories of the Century.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Pie Day
- The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
- Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
Famous Birthdays:
- Marjorie Wallace
- Edward Ka-spel: English singer / songwriter (Legendary Pink Dots).
- Rick Finch: Rocker (KC & Sunshine Band-Give It).
- Franco De Vita in Caracas: Venezuela; Spanish singer (Extranjero).
- Marjie Wallace: American Beauty Queen who won the title of Miss World in 1973, but forfeited her title due to alleged romantic promiscuity.
- Franco De Vita: Venezuelan singer-songwriter.
- Trevor Hohns: Australian cricketer.
- Fumiyo Kohinata: Japanese actor.
Facts:
- Harry van Thorn chosen chairman of Dutch KVP.
- Longest undefeated streak in Toronto Maple Leaf history (18 games).
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- Life: Strategy session
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Richard Nixon -- Jan. 18, 1954
- Life: Debutante wardrobe
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Life Is Worth Living
Bishop Fulton Sheen's renowned and inspiring television series, Life Is Worth Living, was watched by millions of viewers from all walks of life and every religious belief.
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Too Late The Phalarope
TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE is set in South Africa, as well as its predecessor, CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY. And like that earlier novel, TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE uses the lives of
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The Spirit Of St. Louis
Along with most of my fellow fliers, I believed that aviation had a brilliant future. Now we live, today, in our dreams of yesterday; and, living in those dreams, we dream
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