Historical Events
- 19-year old Derek Bentley is hanged in Wandsworth Prison, London, controversially convicted of the murder of a police officer. He was pardoned on 30th July 1998.
- WJTV TV channel 12 in Jackson, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Deaths
- Derek Bentley, Englishman controversially convicted for murder of a police officer (pardoned 1998), executed at 19
- James Scullin, Australian Labour Party politician and 9th Prime Minister of Australia, dies at 76
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About January 28, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Outside Of Heaven - Eddie Fisher
