1953 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1920s 1930s 1940s – 1950s – 1960s 1970s 1980s
Years:	1950 1951 1952 – 1953 – 1954 1955 1956

1953 was a common year that started on a Thursday. It was a year filled with important events around the world, from new leaders taking charge to amazing achievements and the end of a major conflict. Many famous people were also born or passed away in 1953.

Major Events of 1953
Famous People Born in 1953
Notable People Who Passed Away in 1953
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Major Events of 1953

New Leaders and Royal Events

January 20 – Dwight D. Eisenhower became the 34th President of the United States. He was a famous general during World War II before becoming president.
June 2 – Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and many other countries that are part of the Commonwealth realms. This was a very grand and important event.

Big Achievements and Challenges

May 29 – Two brave climbers, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, made history. They became the very first people known to reach the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain!
January 31 – A very strong storm caused severe floods in parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. This natural disaster caused a lot of damage.
August 12 – A powerful earthquake hit the southern Ionian Islands in Greece.

End of Conflict and New Beginnings

July 27 – The Korean War officially ended. This was a big step towards peace after years of fighting.
June 17 – An uprising happened in East Germany. This was when many people protested against the government.
The Taito Corporation was founded in Japan. This company later became famous for making video games.

Famous People Born in 1953

Many people who would become famous were born in 1953. Here are just a few:

January 21 – Paul Allen, an American entrepreneur who helped create Microsoft.
February 8 – Mary Steenburgen, an American actress.
May 6 – Tony Blair, who later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
May 16 – Pierce Brosnan, an Irish actor known for playing James Bond.
June 15 – Xi Jinping, who became the President of China.
June 22 – Cyndi Lauper, a popular American singer.
December 8 – Kim Basinger, an American actress.
December 9 – John Malkovich, an American actor and director.

Notable People Who Passed Away in 1953

Some well-known people died in 1953, leaving behind their legacies:

January 1 – Hank Williams, a very famous American country music singer.
March 5 – Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union.
March 5 – Sergei Prokofiev, a famous Russian composer who wrote many classical music pieces.
September 28 – Edwin Hubble, an important American astronomer. He made big discoveries about the universe.
November 9 – Dylan Thomas, a well-known Welsh poet.