Famous Birthdays
- Gali Atari, Israeli pop singer (Milk And Honey) and actress, born in Rehovot, Israel
- Kate Schmidt, American javelin thrower (Olympic bronze 1972, 76; WR 69.32m 1977), born in Long Beach, California
- Stanley "Tookie" Williams, American gangster, born in Shreveport, Louisiana (d. 2005)
- Thomas Bach, German lawyer (9th President International Olympic Committee 2013-present), born in Würzburg, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Violet MacMillan, American Broadway theatre actress(b. 1887)
1953 Highlights
About December 29, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield
