On this day

April 20, 1953

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from April 20, 1953

Front Page 1 -- No Title

By Unknown Author

None0 words

RED TAINT CHARGED IN WELFARE UNION; McCarthy Warns 8,000 in City Jobs to Shun New Group With Teamster Charter RED TAINT CHARGED IN WELFARE UNION

By Unknown Author

McCarthy warns Dept workers against joining City Employes Union Local 237 after finding some Local members formerly belonged to UPWA; Teamsters Brotherhood admits granting charter to Local but plans to probe pro-Communist ties

None0 words

PRISONER EXCHANGE STARTED IN KOREA; 30 AMERICANS AMONG 100 FREED BY FOE; ALLIES BEGIN RETURN OF 500 REDS DAILY; CLARK GREETS G. I.'S First Day's Repatriation Is Smooth-U. N. Men Tearful and Joyous FIRST U. N. CAPTIVES FREED BY THE FOE FREED IN KOREA

By Kobert Aldenspecial To the New York Times

reaction of kin of freed Amers described; 2 Amers illus

None0 words

Elizabeth's Erasure of Son's Name on a Pub Sign Strikes Blow at Centuries-Old Tradition in Britain; Rebuff to an Intended Tribute Embarrasses Publicans Who Use Historic Designs 90 Inns in London Are Known as 'the Prince of Wales' -Many 'Queen's Heads' ROYAL PUB SIGNS FALL ON EVIL DAYS

By Thomas F. Bradyspecial To the New York Times

Pub houses barred from using names of living members without Queen's permission; use of titles is old custom

None0 words

Mayor Picks His 2 Members For City's Transit Authority; Their Names Will Be Made Public Today -Wagner Advises Against Appointments, Lest Court Fight Be Jeopardized MAYOR PICKS HIS 2 FOR TRANSIT BOARD

By Paul Crowell

Mayor picks 2 members; identity unknown; Wagner, assailing Authority, urges him not to make apptmts; Bingham lauds Dewey apptmts

None0 words

1953Sebastian Faulks, English journalist and author^[†]

Sebastian Charles Faulks is a British novelist, journalist and broadcaster. He is best known for his historical novels set in France – The Girl at the Lion d'Or, Birdsong and Charlotte Gray.

1953James Chance, American musician (died 2024)^[†]

James Chance, also known as James White, was an American saxophonist, keyboard player, and singer.

Historical Context for April 20, 1953

In 1953, the world population was approximately 2,634,106,235 people^[†]

Headlines from April 20, 1953

Front Page 1 -- No Title

RED TAINT CHARGED IN WELFARE UNION; McCarthy Warns 8,000 in City Jobs to Shun New Group With Teamster Charter RED TAINT CHARGED IN WELFARE UNION

PRISONER EXCHANGE STARTED IN KOREA; 30 AMERICANS AMONG 100 FREED BY FOE; ALLIES BEGIN RETURN OF 500 REDS DAILY; CLARK GREETS G. I.'S First Day's Repatriation Is Smooth-U. N. Men Tearful and Joyous FIRST U. N. CAPTIVES FREED BY THE FOE FREED IN KOREA

Elizabeth's Erasure of Son's Name on a Pub Sign Strikes Blow at Centuries-Old Tradition in Britain; Rebuff to an Intended Tribute Embarrasses Publicans Who Use Historic Designs 90 Inns in London Are Known as 'the Prince of Wales' -Many 'Queen's Heads' ROYAL PUB SIGNS FALL ON EVIL DAYS

Mayor Picks His 2 Members For City's Transit Authority; Their Names Will Be Made Public Today -Wagner Advises Against Appointments, Lest Court Fight Be Jeopardized MAYOR PICKS HIS 2 FOR TRANSIT BOARD

Notable Births

Historical Context for April 20, 1953