Historical Events
- National Football League Championship, Briggs Stadium, Detroit: Detroit Lions beat Cleveland Browns, 17-16 to retain title
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Kent [The Scud Stud], American newscaster (prominent Gulf War coverage for NBC), born in Alberta, Canada
- Kevin Wright, cricketer (Australian wicket-keeper 1979)
Famous Weddings
Roone Arledge
Broadcasting pioneer Roone Arledge (22) weds Joan Heise at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh, New York
Famous Deaths
- Julian Tuwim, Polish poet and lyricist, dies at 59
1953 Highlights
About December 27, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield
