Historical Events
Truman Announces Hydrogen Bomb
US President Harry Truman announces American development of the hydrogen bomb
Famous Birthdays
- Agha Zahid, Pakistani cricketer (open batting for Pak v WI 1975, scored 14 & 1), born in Lahore, Pakistan
- Earl Lindo, Jamaican reggae keyboardist (Bob Marley & the Wailers), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Osa Johnson, American adventurer and filmmaker, dies at 58
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About January 7, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino
