Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Franke, German musician and composer (Tangerine Dream), born in Berlin, Germany
- Janet Lynn, ice skater (Olympic bronze 1972)
- Patrick Doyle, Scottish film composer (Artemis Fowl; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Thor), born in Uddingston, Scotland
Famous Weddings
Ernie Banks
MLB baseball player Ernie Banks (22) weds Mollye Louise
Famous Deaths
- Idris Davies, Welsh poet (b. 1905)
- Whirlaway, American thoroughbred racehorse (Triple Crown 1941), dies at 15
1953 Highlights
About April 6, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Broken Wings - Stargazers
