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 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 Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Friends and Neighbours.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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TV Series
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Friends and Neighbours
Stories of the Century
The Martha Raye Show
Buffalo Billy
Martinee
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 23 January 1954 ?
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
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1954?
- LIFE: Strategy session
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Richard Nixon -- Jan. 18, 1954
- LIFE: Debutante wardrobe
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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
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Not as a Stranger
From the time he is a small child Lucas Marsh cannot think of anything except becoming a doctor. He has a very naive and glorified view of medicine and doctors.
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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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