Historical Events
- Oveta Culp Hobby becomes 1st at Health, Education, & Welfare
- US Department of Health, Education and Welfare created
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Wiles, British mathematician (number theory, proved Fermat's last theorem), born in Cambridge, England
- Branimir "Johnny" Štulić, Croatian rock singer (Azra), born in Skopje, Yugoslavia
- Guy Verhofstadt, 47th Prime Minister of Belgium (1999-2008), born in Dendermonde, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Kid Nichols, American Baseball HOF pitcher (3 × NL wins leader; All-Time Saves Leader 1899–1906; Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies) and manager (St. Louis Cardinals 1904–05), dies at 83
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About April 11, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window - Lita Roza
