Today in History for 12th September 1953

Historical Events

Events 1 - 2 of 2

- "Carnival in Flanders" closes at New Century Theater NYC after 6 perfs
- Brooklyn Dodgers, clinch NL pennant earlier than any other team

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- John Williams, US, archer (Olympic-gold-1972)

Famous Weddings

Weddings 1 - 1 of 1

- Senator John F Kennedy (36) weds Jacqueline Bouvier (24) in Newport, Rhode Island

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 3 of 3

- Frederick Kuys, cricketer (one Test South Africa v England 1898), dies
- Hugo Schmeisser, German weapons designer (b. 1884)
- Lewis Stone, actor (Prisoner of Zenda), dies of heart attack at 73

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