Saturday 23 January 1954
It was Saturday, under the sign of Aquarius (see planets position on January 23, 1954). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Marjorie Wallace and Rick Finch.
In UK Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert was in the top 5 hits.
Go Man Go, directed by James Wong Howe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954
while The Secret Diary Of Harold L. Ickes by Harold L. Ickes was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Mask.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1954 or at January 23 across the years.
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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
- 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.
- Edward Ka-spel: English singer / songwriter (Legendary Pink Dots).
- Trevor Hohns: Australian cricketer.
- Fumiyo Kohinata: Japanese actor.
- Franco De Vita: Venezuelan singer-songwriter.
Facts:
- Harry van Thorn chosen chairman of Dutch KVP.
- Longest undefeated streak in Toronto Maple Leaf history (18 games).
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Magazine Covers
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- LIFE: Strategy session
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Richard Nixon -- Jan. 18, 1954
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1954
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 1954 ?
Top #3 songs in the USA
Books
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The Secret Diary Of Harold L. Ickes
The Secret Diary of Harold L. Ickes, Volume III: the Lowering Clouds 1939-1941 [Hardcover] Harold L. Ickes (Author)
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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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