1954

1954 was a common year starting on Friday. It was preceded by 1953 and succeeded by 1955.

Events

 * The Cancer Society is founded
 * The National Police is established

Births

 * 3 May: Mathilde Norup, Danish actress
 * 22 May: Elisabeth Thiessen, pop artist
 * 19 October: Max Hassel, celebrity chef

Deaths

 * 17 September: Antonio Esquibel-Fontana, former mayor of Brezonde
 * R.A. Gilmour, banker