Page 3: Historical Events In 1953

Feb 08   In the year 1953 betty Jameson wins LPGA Serbin Golf Open   

Feb 08   In the year 1953 cliff Clark, actor (Golden Hoofs, Kid Glove Killer), dies at 63   

Feb 09   "Adventures of Superman" TV series premieres in syndication on this day in history.   

Feb 09   "The Adventures of Superman" TV series premieres in syndication in the year 1953.   

Feb 09   On this day in history general Walter Bedell Smith, USA, ends term as 4th director of CIA Allen W Dulles, becomes acting director of CIA   

Feb 10   Ice Dance Championship at Davos won by Jean Westwood & Lawrence Demmy of Great Britain on this day in history.   

Feb 10   On this day in history ice Pairs Championship at Davos won by Jennifer & John Nicks of Great Britain   

Feb 10   In the year 1953 ladies Figure Skating Championship in Davos won by Tenley Albright USA   

Feb 10   In the year 1953 men's Figure Skating Champion in Davos won by Hayes Alan Jenkins USA   

Feb 11   In the year 1953 "Hazel Flagg" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 190 performances   

Feb 11   In the year 1953 president Eisenhower refuses clemency appeal for Rosenberg couple   

Feb 11   Russia breaks diplomatic relations with Israel on this day in history.   

Feb 12   On this day in history uSSR breaks relations with Israel   

Feb 13   In the year 1953 a's change name of Shibe Park to Connie Mack Stadium   

Feb 17   Baseball star/pilot Ted Williams uninjured as plane shot down in Korea on this day in history.   

Feb 18   "Bwana Devil," the 1st 3-D movie, opened in New York on this day in history.   

Feb 18   Premiere of first 3-D feature film-"Bwana Devil" (New York NY) in the year 1953.   

Feb 19   In the year 1953 georgia approves US 1st literature censorship board   

Feb 19   On this day in history georgia approves US first literature censorship board   

Feb 19   In the year 1953 ted Williams safely crash-lands his damaged Panther jet   

Feb 20   In the year 1953 august A Busch buys the Cards for $3.75 million   

Feb 21   On this day in history "Maggie" closes at National Theater NYC after 5 performances   

Feb 21   In the year 1953 f Crick & J Watson discover structure of DNA-molecule   

Feb 21   On this day in history longest collegiate basketball game (6 OTs) Niagara beats Siena 88-81   

Feb 24   Karl R G von Rundstedt, Germ gen-field marshal (Ardennes), dies at 77 in the year 1953.   

Feb 25   In the year 1953 "Wonderful Town" opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 559 perfs   

Feb 25   In the year 1953 jesus Garcia Leoz, composer, dies at 49   

Feb 26   In the year 1953 allen W Dulles, promoted from deputy to 5th director of CIA   

Feb 26   Elisabeth "Ilse" Kuyper, Dutch/US (opera)composer, dies on this day in history.   

Feb 28   Jim Thorpe, decathlete (Olympics-gold-1912), dies at 64 in the year 1953.   

Feb 28   In the year 1953 stalin meets with Beria, Bulganin, Khrushchev & Malenkov   

Mar 01   Anton GO Ridder Van Rappard, painter/lithographer/etcher, dies in the year 1953.   

Mar 01   On this day in history uS removes embargo on Canadian livestock placed after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 1952   

Mar 03   In the year 1953 a Canadian Pacific Comet jet crashes with 11 fatalities; world's first commercial jet crash.   

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Jan 03   In the year 1953 birth of angelo Parisi, France, heavyweight judo (Olympic-gold-1980)   

Jan 04   In the year 1953 birth of norberto Alonso, Argentine footballer   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of pamela Sue Martin, Westport Ct, actress (Nancy Drew, Fallon-Dynasty)   

Jan 05   Steve Archer, American singer (The Archers) was born in the year 1953.   

Jan 05   Mike Rann, Australian politician was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   George Tenet, American CIA director was born on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Agha Zahid, cricketer (open batting for Pak v WI 1975, scored 14 & 1) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Earl Wilber Force "Wire" Lindo, rocker (Bob Marley & the Wailers) was born in the year 1953.   

Jan 01   Hank Williams, country singer (Cold Cold Heart), dies at 29 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1953 arthur Hoyt, actor (Gold Rush Gertie, Lost World), dies at 78   

Jan 07   Osa Johnson, American explorer (b. 1894) died on this day in history.   

Jan 08   In the year 1953 heinrich Kaspar Schmid, composer, dies at 78   

Jan 09   On this day in history hans Aanrud, Norwegian author (Storken), dies at 89   

Jan 10   On this day in history theo Mackeben, German pianist/composer (Golden Cage), dies at 56   

Jan 11   In the year 1953 ernst H Ridder Rappard, Dutch Nazi founder (NSNAP), dies at 53   

Jan 12   In the year 1953 simeon Roncal, composer, dies at 82