Historical Events
Music History
Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke's musical "Carnival in Flanders", adapted by Preston Sturges from a 1935 French film, and starring Dolores Gray and John Raitt, opens at the New Century Theatre, NYC; runs for 6 performances and wins Gray a Tony Award
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Fulgeno corona
Famous Birthdays
- Esther Sans Takeuchi, American scientist and engineer (invented batteries for implantable cardioverter defibrillators), born in Kansas City, Missouri [1]
Famous Weddings
Lana Turner
American movie actress Lana Turner (32) weds 4th husband, "Tarzan of the Apes" actor Lex Barker (34); divorce in 1957
Famous Deaths
- Fred M. Vinson, American Democratic politician, US Treasury Secretary (1945-46) and the 13th Chief Justice of US Supreme Court (1946-53), dies of a heart attack at 63
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About September 8, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
