What Happened on December 8, 1953

Historical Events

Dwight D. Eisenhower gives his "Atoms for Peace" speech at the United Nations in New York

(James) "Mingo" Lewis, American session and touring jazz fusion and rock percussionist (Santana; Al DiMeola; The Tubes), born in New York City

American actress (Never Say Never Again; 9½ Weeks, Batman), born in Athens, Georgia

Norman Finkelstein, American professor, activist
Roy Firestone, American sportscaster (Life's Most Embarrassing Moments), born in Miami, Florida

American screaming comedian and actor (Back to School, Charlie Hoover), born in Yakima, Washington

Stan Harrison, American rock and jazz saxophonist and woodwind player (Mud Music Ensemble; Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Prime Minister of Canada John Diefenbaker (58) weds second wife Olive Palmer (51) at Park Road Baptist Church in Toronto, Canada

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius