Feeling Nostalgic for 1954? Use Our Calculator to See How Old You Were and What Happened!

People born in 1954 would be 70 years old today. They've experienced 70 years of significant changes! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1954, the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, was launched in 1954.

What Major Happened in 1954?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1954 when you were 70 years old.

1. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
2. The first successful kidney transplant between identical twins was performed.
3. The first mass inoculation of children against polio using the Salk vaccine began in the United States.
4. The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into North and South Vietnam.
5. The first Godzilla film was released in Japan.
6. Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier, running a mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
7. The first commercial nuclear power station began operation in Obninsk, Soviet Union.
8. Elvis Presley made his first professional music recording at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
9. The first issue of Sports Illustrated magazine was published.
10. The Dow Chemical Company introduced Saran wrap for household use.

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