What Happened on October 26, 1954

Historical Events

  • Chevrolet unveils V-8 engine
  • City of Trieste returned to Italy

Famous Birthdays

  • Carlos Agostinho do Rosário, Mozambican politician, Prime Minister of Mozambique (2015-), born in Maxixe, Mozambique
  • D. W. Moffett, American actor (Fine Things, Lisa, Chicago Sons), born in Highland Park, Illinois
  • Vassilis Hatzipanagis, Greek footballer, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Famous Deaths

  • Floris Prims, Flemish priest (historian (archivist of Antwerp), dies at 72
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About October 26, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell