Historical Events
- Cambodia (aka Kampuchea) gains independence from France, within the French Union
- KTVQ TV channel 2 in Billings, MT (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
- Supreme Court rules Major League baseball exempt from anti-trust laws
Famous Birthdays
- Gaétan Hart, Canadian boxer
Famous Deaths
Ibn Saud (1875-1953)
Founder and first King of Saudi Arabia (1932-53), dies of a heart attack at 78
Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)
Welsh poet and writer (Child's Christmas in Wales), dies of a severe lung infection at 39
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About November 9, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - Frankie Laine
