Historical Events
- 57th Boston Marathon won by Keizo Yamada of Japan in 2:18:51
Famous Birthdays
- James Chance [Siegfried], American punk-jazz saxophonist, keyboard player,(The Contortions), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Ollie Brown, American session and touring drummer and percussionist (Billy Preston; Ray Parker, Jr.), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Sebastian Faulks, British novelist (The Girl at the Lion d'Or), born in Donnington, Berkshire
Famous Deaths
- Erich Weinert, German communist writer, dies at 62
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About April 20, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
