What Happened on October 16, 1953

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Fidel Castro sentenced to 15 years (Havana)

Cuban Revolutionary and President Fidel Castro
Cuban Revolutionary and President
Fidel Castro

Famous Birthdays

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  • Paulo Roberto Falcão, Brazilian footballer
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  • Tony Carey, American rocker musician, singer-songwriter (Rainbow,Planet P Project), born in Fresno, California