Historical Events
- France grants Laos' sovereignty
- German FR applies to NATO
- WTRF TV channel 7 in Wheeling-Steubenville, WV (CBS) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Wilson, American experimental musician and performance artist (You Think You Really Know Me), born in Endicott, New York
- Pauline Black [Belinda Magnus], English ska singer (Selecter -"On My Radio"), born in Romford, East London
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Lugeon, Swiss geologist (nappism), dies at 83
About October 23, 1953
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Joe - Frankie Laine
