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Calgary in 1954

Global Calgary is celebrating 60 years of broadcasting! We first hit the air on October 8th, 1954.

But what was life like back in 1954?

Let’s take a look back to find out…

Calgary’s population: 168,840

Calgary Mayor: Donald Hugh Mackay

Calgary Stampeders: Head coach Larry Siemering, home field Mewata Stadium, failed to make the playoffs

The Calgary Stampede: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth was featured in Canadian Geographic – CLICK TO READ

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Top single: “Little Things Mean a Lot” by Kitty Kallen, according to Billboard magazine

Popular movies: Seven Samurai, Rear Window, Godzilla, White Christmas, Dial M for Murder and Sabrina

 

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