What Happened on November 13, 1953

Historical Events

Shostakovich String Quartet

Dmitri Shostakovich's 4th String Quartet premieres

Famous Birthdays

Andrés Manuel López Obrador (70 years old)

Mexican politician, President of Mexico (2018-), born in Tepetitán, Mexico

  • Andy "the Clobberer" Ranken, English Celtic-punk rock drummer (The Pogues), born in London
  • Bob Brett, Australian tennis coach (Boris Becker, Goran Ivanišević, Marin Čilić), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2021)
  • Frances Conroy, American actress
  • Larry Miller, comedian (Dream On, Favor, Dream Lover)
  • Tracy Scoggins, actress (Colbys, Gumshoe Kid), born in Galveston, Texas
  • Waswo_X._Waswo, American Photographer

About November 13, 1953

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Answer Me - Frankie Laine