6 May 1954 Posted on May 6, 2016 by Staff Roger Bannister becomes the first runner to go under four minutes for the mile. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Of course I don't believe in it. But I understand that it brings you luck whether you believe in it or not." Niels Bohr — Click here for more from Niels Bohr Related posts: 14 September 1954 22 April 1954 23 February 1954 26 April 1954 4 December 1954 23 February 1954 18 February 1954 16 August 1954