Historical Events
- Dutch passenger ships Willem Ruys and Oranje collide in the Red Sea near Port Sudan, seriously damaging both vessels without injuring the 1,750 passengers
- The first Asian Socialist Conference opens in Burma
- WKBN TV channel 27 in Youngstown, Ohio (CBS) begins broadcasting - without sound, until January 11 [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Malcolm Young, Scottish guitarist (AC/DC - "Highway to Hell"), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2017)
About January 6, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
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#1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino
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