1954

In 1954, several significant events shaped the world. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, a landmark decision in the Civil Rights Movement. The year also marked the end of French colonial rule in Indochina after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, leading to Vietnam's division. Additionally, the first atomic bomb test by the U.S. at Bikini Atoll signaled the Cold War's nuclear arms race, while the TV broadcast of a memorable boxing match showcased the growing influence of television in American culture.