Famous Birthdays
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister of Denmark, born in Ginnerup, Denmark
- Andrée van Es [Andrée Christine of Es], Dutch politician (PSP), born in the Hague, Netherlands
- Bert Heerink, Dutch rock vocalist, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Lucinda Williams, American roots singer-songwriter ("Passionate Kisses"; "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road"), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Athanase David, French Canadian politician and businessman (b. 1882)
- Martinus Nijhoff, Dutch poet and linguistic (spelling), dies at 58
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About January 26, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Outside Of Heaven - Eddie Fisher
