What Happened on August 19, 1953

Historical Events

Coup d'état

Democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran Mohammad Mosaddegh is overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the United Kingdom (under the name 'Operation Boot') and the United States (under the name TPAJAX Project)

England regains cricket Ashes from Australia after winning series 1-0

Events in 1953

Famous Birthdays

Luis Muñoz, Costa Rican jazz percussionist, composer, and bandleader, born in San Jose, Costa Rica
Mary Matalin, American political consultant (campaign director for George H. W. Bush), born in Burnham, Illinois
Nanni Moretti, Italian film actor, director and producer (Caro diario), born in Bruneck, Italy

Born in 1953 1953 Highlights