What Happened on November 12, 1953

Historical Events

Ben-Gurion Resigns

David Ben-Gurion, resigns as Prime Minister of Israel

  • US district Judge Grim, rules NFL can black out TV home games

Famous Birthdays

  • Baaba Maal, Senegalese singer and guitarist (The Traveller), born in Podor, French West Africa (now Senegal)
  • Vasilis Karras [Kesoglidis], Greek folk singer (Tilefonise Mou), born in Kokkinohori, Greece

About November 12, 1953

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Answer Me - Frankie Laine