Texas Instruments Announces Regency TR-1 First Mass-Produced Transistor Radio, October 18, 1954

United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives his "domino theory" speech during a news conference. Date: April 7, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Alger Hiss Released from Prison After Perjury Sentence, November 27,…

In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a roof and hits a woman taking an afternoon nap; this is the only documented case in the Western Hemisphere of a human being hit by a rock from space. Date: November 30, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 30…

Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes. Date: May 6, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Frank Selvy Scores 100 Points in NCAA Game, February 13, 1954Georgetown–IBM…

The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established. Date: September 8, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Roger Bannister Breaks Four-Minute Mile Record, May 6, 1954Roger Bannister Breaks Four-Minute Mile Barrier, May 6, 1954Kengir…

Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch. Date: September 15, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 15 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Becomes First African-American Air Force General, October…

The first practical solar cell is publicly demonstrated by Bell Telephone Laboratories. Date: April 25, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954National Negro Network Established with 40 Radio Stations, January 20, 1954USS Nautilus, First…