Fun facts from 1954

January 21: The world's first nuclear submarine, the U.S. Nautilis, is launched by the Navy in Groton, CT
United States Population: 163,025,854
World Population: 2.728 billion
May 14 - The Boeing 707 is released after about two years of development
The Department of Defense names "Hail to the Chief" the official music to announce the presence of the president of the United States
The candy, Marshmallow Peeps, are introduced by Just Born, Inc. for the first time
Dwight Eisenhower was President and Richard Nixon was Vice President in 1954
May 14: The Boeing 707 is released after about two years of development
Cost of a first class postage stamp was 3 cents
Elvis Presley makes his first recording "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis, TN
The Supreme Court issued its decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas

TELEVISION--

September 11: Miss America beauty contest is aired on national television for the first time
September: The Tonight Show airs on NBC, with host Steve Allen
Face the Nation premiers on CBS
January 4: The Brighter Day premieres

SPORTS—

1954 World Series was: NY Giants vs. Cleveland (4-0)
Stanley Cup: Detroit vs. Montreal (4-3)
NCAA Basketball Championship: La Salle vs. Bradley (92-76)
Determine was the Kentucky Derby champion
If you’re celebrating your fifty-two year old birthday this year, here is some information about the:

26th ACADEMY AWARDS

MUSIC--

April 12 - Bill Haley and His Comets record "Rock Around the Clock" in New York City for Decca Records.
Doris Day had the hit single "Secret Love" in 1954
The Drifters form
The Everly Brothers form
The Isley Brothers form

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS IN 1954--