Birthday Report December 28th, 1954 |
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Events of the Month for Denzel Washington |
When Denzel Washington entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: The French government approves West Germany as an armed ally. Taiwan and the United States agree to sign a mutual defense treaty. In Washington, D.C., President Eisenhower appoints Nelson Rockefeller as a special foreign policy aide. In New York, IBM demonstrates the NORC computer. American scientist Linus Pauling wins the Nobel prize for chemistry. Pauling is recognized for applying quantum theory to chemical bonding. Walt Disney's "Davy Crockett" is aired for the first time on TV. |
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Entertainment News for the year Denzel Washington was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Denzel Washington was an infant. Frank Sinatra makes a comeback this year in From Here to Eternity. Marlon Brando wins the Best Actor Oscar for the classic On the Waterfront. And Judy Garland stars in her last big musical A Star is Born. Meanwhile, the mambo is the latest dance craze to sweep the nation bringing with it the song Papa Loves Mambo. |
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Popular Music when Denzel Washington was born. |
| When Denzel Washington was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1954, the popular songs were: Hey, there performed by Rosemary Clooney; I Need You Now performed by Eddie Fisher; Let Me Go Lover sung by Joan Weber; as well as Make Love to Me by Jo Stafford. Also topping the musical charts: Mister Sandman by Chordettes; Secret Love by Doris Day; Sh-boom by Crew Cuts; and the ever popular Wanted by Perry Como. |
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| Movie News for the year Denzel Washington was born. |
| While Denzel Washington was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'On The Waterfront'- Directed by Elia Kazan won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1954. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Marlon Brando for his role in 'On the Waterfront' and the Best Actress Award went to Grace Kelly for her role in 'The Country Girl'. |
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