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On the date

Saturday, January 2, 1954

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Memories from that day

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The Headlines

Traffic Deaths 132 In 30 Holiday Hours; New York, Jan. 1, 1954, Morning: Pick-Me-Ups, Anyone? HIGHWAY DEATHS 132 IN 30 HOURS

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The must-have

Play-Doh

On This Day

  • India establishes its highest civilian awards, the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan.

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1954

  • Under God

Tech Check

Transistor Radio, Solar Cell & Non-Stick Pan (Teflon).

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

26,453 days ago

(72 years, 173 days)