What Happened on October 13, 1953

Historical Events

Burglar alarm-ultrasonic or radio waves patented by Samuel Bagno

Famous Birthdays

Bill Schuette, American lawyer and politician (53rd Attorney General of Michigan), born in Midland, Michigan

Pat Day

Pat Day, American thoroughbred jockey (9 x winners American Triple Crown races; 6 x US Champion in wins; 2 x US Champion in earnings; $298m career purses), born in Brush, Colorado

Pat Day — Jockey Pat Day

Famous Deaths

Millard Mitchell, Cuban actor (12 O'Clock High, Gunfighter), dies from lung cancer at 50

1953 Highlights

About October 13, 1953

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra

What Happened in 1953

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