Historical Events
- "Take a Giant Step" opens on Broadway
Marciano TKOs LaStarza
Rocky Marciano TKOs home town favourite Roland LaStarza in 11 at NYC's Polo Grounds to retain his world heavyweight boxing title
Famous Weddings
Rita Hayworth
American "Gilda" actress Rita Hayworth (34) weds Argentine singer Dick Haymes (35) at The Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; divorce in 1955
Famous Deaths
- Berthold Viertel, Austrian screenwriter, dies at 68
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About September 24, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
