7 January 1953Hydrogen BombHarry S Truman
Truman announces that the US had developed the nuclear hydrogen bomb
Historical records for United States of America in 1953, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Truman announces that the US had developed the nuclear hydrogen bomb
Truman announces that the US had developed the hydrogen bomb
By January 16, 1953, Oswald had attended only a small fraction of his scheduled days at Public School 117 and had failing grades in most subjects.
Inaugurated President of the USA, 34th
Inaugurated Vice President of USA, only 40 the 2nd youngest in American history
Cabinet members begin taking office on the day after Eisenhower's inauguration.
Monroe continued to attract attention with her revealing outfits in publicity events, most famously at the Photoplay awards in January 1953, where she won the "Fastest Rising Star" award
Appointed Secretry of State
Ends the Truman-era neutralization of the Taiwan Strait by the U.S. Seventh Fleet.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare is created during Eisenhower's first months in office.
A school attendance officer filed a court petition on March 12, 1953, alleging that Oswald had been excessively absent from school.
Lee registered at Public School 44 on March 23, 1953, after court proceedings increased pressure for him to resume attendance.
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Delivers the Chance for Peace address, calling for reduced international tensions and warning about the economic burden of armaments.
A New York judge declared Oswald a truant on April 16, 1953, and remanded him to Youth House for psychiatric study.
Issues Executive Order 10450 establishing a government-wide security program for federal employment.
Psychiatrist Renatus Hartogs recommended probation, child-guidance treatment for Lee, and family-agency assistance rather than immediate institutional placement.
While remanded to Youth House, Lee underwent psychological tests and interviews with a social worker, probation officer, and psychiatric staff.
Justice McClancy released Lee on parole until September 24 and requested referral to the Community Service Society for treatment.
44th pro boxing victoryt, knocking out former champ, Jersey Joe Walcott, at Chicago Stadium in two minutes
Announces a large-scale American food-relief programme for East Germans following the June uprising.
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Signs the Small Business Act, creating the United States Small Business Administration.
The United States Information Agency begins operations as the administration consolidates overseas information programs.
Large-scale exchange of prisoners begins after the Korean armistice under Operation Big Switch.
Appointed Chairman of the President's committee on Government Contracts
Liston makes his professional debut knocking out Don Smith in the first round in St. Louis
Liston makes his professional debut knocking out Don Smith in the first round in St. Louis
Marries Jacqueline Bouvier
Lee entered eighth grade at Public School 44 on September 14, 1953, while still under juvenile-court supervision.
Death of Edwin Powell Hubble
Approves the NSC 162/2 framework associated with the New Look strategy, emphasizing deterrence and a strong nuclear posture.
The court continued Lee's parole and directed his probation officer to contact the Big Brothers counseling service for possible assistance.
The first Playboy magazine is published, Marilyn Monroe is on the cover
The first Playboy magazine is published, Marilyn Monroe is on the cover
Begins talks with British and French leaders at Bermuda, including discussion of atomic information and Western strategy.
Meets Churchill & Laniel, the French PM
Proposes international peaceful use of uranium and atomic energy.
President Dwight D Eisenhower envisioned the creation of this international body to control and develop the use of atomic energy, in his "Atoms for Peace" speech before the United Nations General Assembly
President Dwight D Eisenhower envisioned the creation of this international body to control and develop the use of atomic energy, in his "Atoms for Peace" speech before the United Nations General Assembly
Publishes a collection of seven stories from The New Yorker ("Bananafish" among them). Fed up with publishing and the public, buys a house at Cornish, New Hampshire, and retreats into a seclusion that was to last for the rest of his life
Winner of the best male actor for "Hign Noon"
As Secretary of State, Dulles concentrated on building up NATO and forming other alliances (a phenomenon described as his "Pactomania") as part of his strategy of controlling Soviet expansion by threatening massive retaliation in event of a war
Appointed third Chairman of the AEC
Publishes a collection of seven stories from The New Yorker ("Bananafish" among them). Fed up with publishing and the public, buys a house at Cornish, New Hampshire, and retreats into a seclusion that was to last for the rest of his life
Begins learning drums, starting the instrumental training that precedes his later work as a guitarist and composer.
A school attendance officer located Lee at the Bronx Zoo during his period of persistent truancy from Public School 44.
From 1953 to 1957, Cronkite hosts the CBS program You Are There, which reenacted historical events, using the format of a news report
Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Appointed Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
Appointed Head the Council of Economic Advisers by President Eisenhower
Appointed Director of the CIA
Ruby briefly managed the Ervay Theater, a Dallas motion-picture house, during a period when nightclub operations were otherwise his principal business.
Makes his feature directing debut with the independently produced war drama Fear and Desire.
Monroe continued to attract attention with her revealing outfits in publicity events, most famously at the Photoplay awards in January 1953, where she won the "Fastest Rising Star" award.
From Here to Eternity, a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel of the same name by James Jones
From Here to Eternity is a 1953 drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel of the same name by James Jones
It featured Monroe in the role of a naive model who teams up with her friends to find rich husbands, thus repeating the successful formula of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
The second film of the year, musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, established her star image as a "dumb blonde". Monroe starred in three films released in 1953, emerging as a major sex symbol and one of Hollywoods most bankable stars.
After playing Madge Owens in Picnic opposite William Holden, Novak won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer and for World Film Favorite
Appointed Secretary of State
Appointed President of the USA, 34th President, 1st term
Her third film of the year, How to Marry a Millionaire, co-starred Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall and was released in November.
Sandage begins revising extragalactic distances and expansion measurements after Hubbles work
Founds the Hughes Medical Institute, makes his billion-dollar-a-year weapons factory tax-exempt
Directs Julius Caesar, an adaptation of Shakespeares play
Leaves the United States Army and resumes civilian life before entering film work.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Mogambo
Stars in, "Mogambo"
The first of these was the Technicolor film noir Niagara, in which she played a femme fatale scheming to murder her husband, played by Joseph Cotten.
Dulles supervised the completion of the Japanese Peace Treaty, in which full independence was restored to Japan under United States terms
As Secretary of State, Dulles concentrated on building up NATO and forming other alliances (a phenomenon described as his "Pactomania") as part of his strategy of controlling Soviet expansion by threatening massive retaliation in event of a war
As Secretary of State, Dulles concentrated on building up NATO and forming other alliances (a phenomenon described as his "Pactomania") as part of his strategy of controlling Soviet expansion by threatening massive retaliation in event of a war
Appointed Pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama
Hunt became involved in planning political and psychological warfare for the CIA operation that targeted the government of Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz.
Signs a truce ending the Korean War
Dulles supervised the completion of the Japanese Peace Treaty, in which full independence was restored to Japan under United States terms
Directs, Roman Holiday
Elected Senator for Arizona
Stars in, "The Glenn Miller Story"
Plays Molly in The Man with the Golden Arm with Frank Sinatra
Winner of the Vice Presidency as running mate of Dwight Eisenhower. Appointed Vice President of the USA
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