What Happened on September 5, 1953

Historical Events

  • 1st privately operated atomic reactor in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • US give Persian premier Fazlollah Zahedi $45 million aid

Famous Birthdays

  • Paulie Carmen, American rock vocalist (Champaign), born in Champaign, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Walther DarrĂ©, Nazi politician, one of the leading 'blood and soil' ideologists (b. 1895)
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About September 5, 1953

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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