Today in History for 18th October 1953

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times
- WLJT TV channel 11 in Lexington, TN (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WTVK TV channel 26 in Knoxville, TN (NBC) begins broadcasting

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Douwe Kalma, Fries literature/christian-socialist, dies at 57
- Federico Gerdes, composer, dies at 80

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