Historical Events
- 1953 NFL Draft: Harry Babcock from University of Georgia first pick by San Francisco 49ers
The Crucible
Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" premieres at the Martin Beck Theater on Broadway in NYC (1953 Tony for Best Play)
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Jarmusch, American director (Only Lovers Left Alive), born in Akron, Ohio
- Karen Moe, American swimmer (Olympic gold 200m butterfly 1972), born in Del Monte, Philippines
- Myung-Whun Chung, South Korean pianist and conductor (Chung Trio), born in Seoul, South Korea
About January 22, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Comes A-Long A-Love - Kay Starr
