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1954 (MCMLIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1954th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1954 a year special to you? Discover what 1954 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1954, 1954 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1954, how old is someone born in 1954 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1954.
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- What was 1954 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1954
- Who was the U.S. President in 1954?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1954?
- Who was the Pope in 1954?
- 1954: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1954?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1954?
- What was the most popular movie in 1954?
- What was the best selling book in 1954?
- How old is someone born in 1954?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1954?
What was 1954 known for ?
- 1954 was marked by the end of the first Indochina war between France and southern Vietnamese forces led by Ho Chi Minh.
- On March 13th, French troops began the battle of Dien-Bien-Phu, which they lost a few months later in May. This marked the end of the war, but the lack of compliance with the peace terms set by the Geneva Accords of 1954 by South Vietnam would lead to the Vietnam War crisis a few years later.
- Tensions were already mounting between the United States and the Communist world as John Foster Dulles, President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State, attempted to hamper the communist efforts of the Viet Minh through diplomacy in April. Less than a month later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled racially segregated schools unconstitutional.
- The United Kingdom also ended the food rationing measures that had been instituted during World War II. It was a fairly good year for music: in April, Bill Haley & His Comets released “Rock Around the Clock”, the single credited with starting the rock ‘n roll craze in the U.S. Later that year, Elvis Presley released his first single “That’s All Right”, marking the start of a hugely successful career.
- William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is published in London on September 17th. In movies, the first Godzilla movie premieres in Tokyo on November 3rd, a few months after Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai opened in Japanese theaters.
- In science and technology, American company RCA released the first color television set and doctors J. Hartwell Harrison and J. Murray performed the first successful kidney transplant in Boston on December 23rd.
- Notable births in 1954 include American entertainment icons Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Matt Groening and Oprah Winfrey as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French president François Hollande.
- The world population in 1954 was 2,724,846,741 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 31.0% of the total population, which is roughly 844.7 million individuals.The annual population change in 1954 was an increase of +47.1 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.76% over the previous year.The average population density in 1954 was 11 persons per square mile (or 18 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1954
Who was the U.S. President in 1954?
In 1954, Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961. During his presidency, he created the Interstate Highway System and strengthened NATO during the Cold War.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1954?
In 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1954?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1954 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1954: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
John Foster Dulles
In 1954, John Foster Dulles was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. As United States Secretary of State in 1954, Dulles was architect of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1954?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1954, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1954?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1954, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Secret Love by Doris Day
What was the most popular movie in 1954?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock
What was the best selling book in 1954?
How old is someone born in 1954?
Someone born in 1954 is 71 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1954?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1954 was the Year of the Horse.
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