What Happened on November 26, 1953

Historical Events

  • KBOI (now KBCI) TV channel 2 in Boise, ID (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • WJHL TV channel 11 in Johnson City, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Yamada Koun, leader of Sanbo Kyodan line of Zen, found 1st awakening

Famous Birthdays

  • Harry Carson, American football player (New York Giants), born in Florence, South Carolina
  • Hilary Benn, British Labour Party politician, born in Hammersmith, London
  • Shelley Moore Capito, American politician (Senator-R-West Virginia, Rep-R-WV 2001-15), born in Glen Dale, West Virginia

About November 26, 1953

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Answer Me - Frankie Laine