What Happened on October 10, 1954

Historical Events

  • 1st National Film Awards (India): "Shyamchi Aai" wins the Golden Lotus

Event of Interest

Ho Chi Minh enters Hanoi after withdrawal of French troops

Famous Birthdays

David Lee RothDavid Lee Roth (68 years old)

American rock singer (Van Halen - "Jump!"; solo -"Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody"), born in Bloomington, Indiana

  • Mohamed Mounir, Egyptian singer and actor (El Malek Howwa El Malek), born in Aswan, Egypt
  • Rekha, Bollywood actress (Khoon Bhari Maang), born in Madras, India
Born in 1954

About October 10, 1954

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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