What happened on 8 April 1953?

Discover what happened on 8 April 1953 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Harry Ralton (German pianist and author (1907-1953))
  • Walchand Hirachand (Indian industrialist (1882-1953))
  • Haakon Blystad
  • Eugenio Merino
  • Gösta Torelius
  • Joseph Needham (Canadian politician)
  • Marian W. Clarke (American politician (1880-1953))
  • Wieńczysław Badzian (Polish trade unionist)
  • Irena Trapszo-Chodowiecka (Polish actress (1868-1953))
  • Stefan Springer (Polish officer (1891-1953))
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  • Anton Oblak (priest from Slovenia)
  • Ernst Rösch (German politician)
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  • Oscar Tingelstad (American university president (1882–1953))
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  • Dorothy Lucy Hordern ((1887-1953))
  • Barbara Louisa Mary Netterville ((died 1953))
  • Eva Maria Forbes ((died 1953))
  • Cecilia Johanna Wilhelmina van Eys ((1901-1953))
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  • Ernst Iros (screenwriter)
  • Clayton Torrence (genealogist)