1953
Mauro Francaviglia, Italian mathematician and academic (died 2013)
Mauro Francaviglia was an Italian mathematician.
Mauro Francaviglia, Italian mathematician and academic (died 2013)
The 1950s
Explore 3918 historical events from 1950–1959.
1953
Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Lauper is known for her distinctive image, which features eccentric clothing and a variety of hair color…
Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
1953
Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster
Bruce William McAvaney is an Australian sports broadcaster with the Seven Network. McAvaney has presented high-profile events including the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup, Australi…
Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster
1953
Armen Sarkissian, Armenian physicist, politician and President of Armenia
Armen Vardani Sarkissian is an Armenian politician, physicist, investor, businessman, and computer scientist who was the 4th president of Armenia from 2018 to 2022. He also was Pri…
Armen Sarkissian, Armenian physicist, politician and President of Armenia
1953
William E
William Esco Moerner, also known as W. E. Moerner, is an American physical chemist and chemical physicist with current work in the biophysics and imaging of single molecules. He is…
William E
1953
Michael Tuck, Australian footballer and coach
Michael Tuck is a seven-time premiership-winning player, Australian rules footballer with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) / Australian Football Le…
Michael Tuck, Australian footballer and coach
1953
Olivier Ameisen, French-American cardiologist and educator (died 2013)
Olivier Ameisen was a French-American cardiologist who wrote a best-selling book about curing alcoholism using the drug baclofen.
Olivier Ameisen, French-American cardiologist and educator (died 2013)
1953
Ian Davis, Australian cricketer
Ian Charles Davis is an Australian former cricketer (batsman) who played in 15 Test matches and three One Day Internationals between 1973 and 1977. Davis retired from first-class c…
Ian Davis, Australian cricketer
1953
Igor Gräzin, Estonian academic and politician
Igor Gräzin (birth name: Russian: Игорь Николаевич Грязин, romanized: Igor Nikolayevich Gryazin is an Estonian academic and politician currently serving as a member of the Tallinn …
Igor Gräzin, Estonian academic and politician
1953
Alice McDermott, American novelist
Alice McDermott is an American writer and university professor. She is the author of nine novels and a collection of essays. For her 1998 novel Charming Billy she won an American B…
Alice McDermott, American novelist
1953
Don Dokken, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Donald Maynard Dokken is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and founder of glam metal band Dokken. He is known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has…
Don Dokken, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
1953
Colin Hay, Scottish-Australian singer and guitarist
Colin James Hay is a Scottish-Australian musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and the sole continuous member of the band Men at Work, and later as a solo artist. Ha…
Colin Hay, Scottish-Australian singer and guitarist
1953
Hal Lindes, American-English guitarist and film score composer
Hal Lindes is an American guitarist and film score composer best known for his time as a member of Dire Straits from 1980 until late 1984.
Hal Lindes, American-English guitarist and film score composer
1953
Lawrence Gonzi, Maltese lawyer and politician, 12th Prime Minister of Malta
Lawrence Gonzi is a Maltese politician, retired Nationalist politician and lawyer, who served for twenty-five years in various critical roles in Maltese politics. Gonzi was Prime M…
Lawrence Gonzi, Maltese lawyer and politician, 12th Prime Minister of Malta
1953
Jadranka Kosor, Croatian journalist and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Croatia
Jadranka Kosor is a Croatian politician and former journalist who served as Prime Minister of Croatia from 2009 to 2011, having taken office following the sudden resignation of her…
Jadranka Kosor, Croatian journalist and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Croatia
1953
Lotta Sollander, Swedish alpine skier
Lotta Sollander is a Swedish former alpine skier, who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics. She is the daughter of Stig Sollander.
Lotta Sollander, Swedish alpine skier
1953
David Morrow, Australian radio host and sportscaster (died 2024)
David William Morrow was an Australian sports radio and television broadcaster/commentator, best known for his association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and 2GB, and…
David Morrow, Australian radio host and sportscaster (died 2024)
1953
Caryn Navy, American mathematician and computer scientist
Caryn Linda Navy is an American mathematician and computer scientist. Blind since childhood, she is chiefly known for her work in set-theoretic topology and Braille technology.
Caryn Navy, American mathematician and computer scientist
1953
Kaiser Kalambo, Zambian footballer and manager (died 2014)
Kaiser Kalambo was a Zambian coach and former footballer. He represented Zambia in three African Cup of Nations tournaments and was named Zambian captain in 1980, the same year in …
Kaiser Kalambo, Zambian footballer and manager (died 2014)
1953
Mike Haynes, American football player
Michael James Haynes is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles …
Mike Haynes, American football player
1953
Francis Maude, English lawyer and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office
Francis Anthony Aylmer Maude, Baron Maude of Horsham, is a British Conservative Party politician who served as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General from 2010 to 20…
Francis Maude, English lawyer and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office
1953
Nanci Griffith, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2021)
Nanci Caroline Griffith was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She often appeared on the PBS music program Austin City Limits, starting in 1985 during season 10. Griffi…
Nanci Griffith, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2021)
1953
Robert Ménard, French politician and former journalist
Robert Ménard is a French politician and former journalist who has served as Mayor of Béziers since 2014.
Robert Ménard, French politician and former journalist
1953
Margie Gillis, Canadian dancer and choreographer
Margie Gillis is a Canadian dancer and choreographer. Gillis has been creating original works of modern dance for over thirty-five years. Her repertoire includes more than one hund…
Margie Gillis, Canadian dancer and choreographer