9 paratroopers killed, 9 hurt when USAF C-119 plunges through mass-drop and crashes, Ft Bragg, NC; crew and 2 other paratroopers killed; survivor holds pilot saved lives by staying with controls

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Senate Controversy Stalls Redistricting; WICKS FIGHT STALLS NEW DISTRICT PLAN

By Warren Weaver Jr.special To the New York Times

Williamson bill passed, Sen; action on Crews plan stalled; Williamson opposes Crews plan

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1953Jan Kuehnemund, American rock guitarist (died 2013)^[†]

Janice Lynn Kuehnemund was an American guitarist who founded the all-female hard rock/glam metal band Vixen.

1953Alan Moore, English author^[†]

Alan Moore is an English author known primarily for his work in comic books including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The Ballad of Halo Jones, Swamp Thing, Batman: The Killing Joke, Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? and From Hell. He is widely recognised among his peers and critics as one of the best comic book writers in the English language. Moore has occasionally used such pseudonyms as Curt Vile, Jill de Ray, Brilburn Logue, and Translucia Baboon; also, reprints of some of his work have been credited to The Original Writer when Moore requested that his name be removed.

1953Kevin Nealon, American comedian and actor^[†]

Kevin Nealon is an American comedian and actor. He has earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Historical Context for November 18, 1953

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

Headlines from November 18, 1953

British Win Isles Suit, France Yields Claim; BRITISH WIN SUIT; FRENCH DROP CLAIM

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C-119 Strikes Paratroops in Air And Crashes in Flames, Killing 15; C-119 FALL KILLS 13 IN PARATROOP DROP

Senate Controversy Stalls Redistricting; WICKS FIGHT STALLS NEW DISTRICT PLAN

Notable Births

Historical Context for November 18, 1953