Battle of Dien Bien Phu Ends in French Defeat, Viet Minh Victory — May 7, 1954

Great Britain defeats France to capture the first ever Rugby League World Cup in Paris in front of around 30,000 spectators. Date: November 13, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 13 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954First Indochina War: Viet…

First Indochina War – small French garrison at Đắk Đoa is overrun by the Viet Minh after a week's siege. Date: February 14, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Ellis Island Ceases Operations, November…

The Battle of Điện Biên Phủ begins with an artillery barrage by Viet Minh forces under Võ Nguyên Giáp; Viet Minh victory led to the end of the First Indochina War and French withdrawal from Vietnam. Date: March 13, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 13 📅 Events on this…

Armed Puerto Rican nationalists attack the United States Capitol building, injuring five Representatives. Date: March 1, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 1 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954People’s Action Party Established in Singapore, November 21, 1954Joseph N. Welch Rebukes…

Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins. Date: April 22, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1954 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1954Finnish President Paasikivi Receives Soviet Order of Lenin, September 18, 1954Pope…