Historical Events
- Bevo Francis, Rio Grande College, scores 116 pts in basketball game
- Korean ferryboat "Chang Tyong-Ho" sank off Pusan killing 249
Famous Birthdays
- Morris Gleitzman, British-Australian children's author, born in Sleaford, United Kingdom
1953 Highlights
About January 9, 1953
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
