What Happened on September 28, 1953

Historical Events

  • "Bob & Ray Show" TV Variety last air on NBC
  • "Juvenile Jury" TV Children's last airs on NBC, moved to CBS
  • "Racket Squad" TV Crime Drama last airs on CBS
  • Dutch government proclaims 5% general pay increase on Jan 1, 1954
  • KOAT TV channel 7 in Albuquerque, NM (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Jim Diamond, Scottish singer-songwriter (I Should Have Known Better), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

Edwin Hubble (1889-1953)

American astronomer, first to announce existence of other galaxies, dies at 63

Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About September 28, 1953

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell