Historical Events
- Cambodia (aka Kampuchea) gains independence from France, within the French Union
- KTVQ TV channel 2 in Billings, MT (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
- Supreme Court rules Major League baseball exempt from anti-trust laws
Famous Birthdays
- Gaétan Hart, Canadian boxer
Famous Deaths
Ibn Saud
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, Founder and first King of Saudi Arabia (1932-53), dies of a heart attack at 78
- Dylan Thomas, Welsh poet (Child's Christmas in Wales), dies at 39
1953 Highlights
About November 9, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
