Historical Events
- "Ugetsu", Japanese film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, starring Masayuki Mori, Machiko Kyō and Kinuyo Tanaka, is released
Vaccine for Polio
Dr. Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine to prevent polio, clinical trials began the next year
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Lyall, Scottish rock keyboardist (Bay City Rollers, 1969-71; Pilot, 1973-76; Alan Parsons Project - Irobot), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1989)
- Elaine Chao, American politician (U.S. Secretary of Transportaion, 2017-21; U.S. Secretary of Labor, 2001-2009), born in Taipei, Taiwan
- Lincoln Chafee, American politician (Governor of Rhode Island, 2011-15; US Senator (R) - Rhode Island, 1999-2007), born in Providence, Rhode Island
- Michael Bonagura, American country singer (Baillie & Boys - "Oh Heart"), born in Newark, New Jersey
- Youssouf Togoïmi, Chadian rebel (d. 2002)
1953 Highlights
About March 26, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell
