Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Louie Anderson, American comedian, Emmy Award-winning actor (Baskets; Life With Louie; Coming To America), TV game show Host (Family Feud, 1999-2002), and writer, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Felix M Abel, French dominican/biblical scholar, dies at 74
- Mary of Teck, Queen of Great Britain and consort of George V, dies at 85
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About March 24, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell