Page 15: Historical Events In 1953
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Dec 24 2 fast express trains crash head-on killing 103 (Czechoslovakia) 


Dec 24 Wellington-Auckland (NZ) express train swept away in flood results in the deaths of 166 


Dec 25 Avalanche of lava results in the deaths of 150 (Ruapehu volcano, New Zealand). 


Dec 27 Detroit Lions beat Cleveland Browns 17-16 in NFL championship game. 


Dec 28 WLBT TV channel 3 in Jackson, MS (NBC) begins broadcasting. 


Dec 30 Electronics manufacturer Admiral unveils the inaugural color television set for consumers, priced at a modest $1175 


Dec 30 The inaugural ever NTSC color television sets go on sale for about USD at $1175 each from RCA 


Dec 31 Albert Plesman, Dutch aviation pioneer/founder (KLM), dies at 64 


Dec 31 Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan Borough president. 


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