What Happened on November 22, 1953

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy M. Sprague, American rocket scientist
  • John Jennings, American guitarist and music producer (Mary Chapin Carpenter; John Gorka), born in Harrisonburg, Virginia (d. 2015)
  • Urmas Alender, Estonian rock singer-songwriter and musician (Ruja), born in Tallinn, Estonia(d. 1994)
  • Wayne Larkins, cricketer (England opening batsman of 80's)

Famous Deaths

  • Syed Sulaiman Nadvi, Pakistani religious scholar and biographer of Muhammad, dies at 69
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About November 22, 1953

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Answer Me - Frankie Laine