Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1954 that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
More dates from British history
On this day:
Vesuvius Erupts - 0079, Battle of Sandwich - 1217, Heworth Moor Skirmish - 1453, Last Traitor Hanged, Drawn and Quartered - 1772, British Cleric Patents Corkscrew - 1795, British Burn Washington - 1814, Factory Act - 1833, Hull Airship Disaster - 1921, Huxley Finishes Brave New World - 1931, First Edinburgh International Festival - 1947
Famous and historic events from 1954
Lord of the Flies Published
Lord of the Rings Published
Roger Bannister runs the four minute mile
The Dullest Day in History?
Famous Britons born in 1954
A A Gill
Adam Ant
Alex Salmond
Annie Lennox
Anthony Minghella
Bobby Sands
Charlie Whelan
Cherie Booth
Cheryl Baker
David Aaronovitch
Elvis Costello
George Galloway
Iain Duncan Smith
Iain Menzies Banks
Jimmy Nail
Judith Weir
Neil Tennant
Richard Littlejohn
Sam Allardyce
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