What Happened on February 21, 1953

Historical Events

  • "Maggie" closes at National Theater NYC after 5 performances
  • Longest collegiate basketball game (6 OTs) Niagara beats Siena 88-81

Famous Birthdays

  • Christine Ebersole, American actress (SNL, Valerie, Tootsie), born in Patk Forest, Illinois
  • Manny Elias, British session and touring drummer (Tears for Fears, 1981-86; Peter Gabriel; Julian Lennon), born in Calcutta, India
  • William Petersen, American actor (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), born in Evanston, Illinois

About February 21, 1953

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como with The Ramblers