Historical Events
- KERO TV channel 23 in Bakersfield, CA (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
- Polish government fires/imprisons Cardinal Wyszynski
- Shortstop Billy Hunter smashes final home run in St Louis Browns history during a 6-3 loss to Chicago White Sox at Busch Stadium; franchise moves to Baltimore next season
- US & Spain sign defense treaty (4 US bases in Spain)
Famous Birthdays
- Aivars Lembergs, Latvian politician, born in Jēkabpils, Latvia
- Dolores Keane, Irish folk singer, born in Sylane, County Galway, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Xu Beihong, Chinese painter, dies at 58
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About September 26, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
