Historical Events
- KOMU TV channel 8 in Columbia, MO (NBC/PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Andras Schiff, Hungarian-British concert pianist and conductor, born in Budapest, Hungary
- Arie Luyendyk, Dutch auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1990, 97; Formula Super Vee 1984), born in Sommelsdijk, Netherlands
- Betty Wright [Bessie Norris], American R&B singer-songwriter (Clean Up Woman), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2020)
1953 Highlights
About December 21, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield
