Historical Events
- Islamic uprising in Atjeh, Indonesia
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Fairbrass, English singer and bassist (Right Said Fred), born in Kingston upon Thames, England
- Ségolène Royal, French politician (Socialist party), 1st Frenchwoman to be nominated for the Presidency by a major party, born in Dakar, French West Africa
- Tomasz Wójtowicz, Polish volleyball player (Olympic gold 1976; World C'ship gold 1974; Legia Warsaw, Santal Parma) and broadcaster, born in Lublin, Poland (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- William Brann, South African cricketer (3 Tests for South Africa), dies at 54
1953 Highlights
About September 22, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
