The first flight of the Lockheed C-130 multi-role aircraft takes place. Date: August 23, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 23 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published. Date: August 16, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Alfredo Stroessner begins his dictatorship in Paraguay. Date: August 15, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumฤซ Tarฤna", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time. Date: August 13, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 13 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway is held. Date: August 10, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Date: July 21, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 21 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Germany: Otto John, head of West Germany's secret service, defects to East Germany. Date: July 20, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 20 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
First Indochina War: Viet Minh troops successfully ambush the armoured French column 'G.M.ย 42' in the Battle of Chu Dreh Pass in the Central Highlands. It is the last battle of the war. Date: July 17, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 17 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ …
The Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and C-135 series, takes its first flight. Date: July 15, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Elvis Presley records his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. Date: July 5, 1954 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 5 ๐ Events on this day in 1954 ๐ On This Day (Today)