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What Happened on June 22, 1953

Famous Birthdays

  • Bruce McAvaney, Australian sports broadcaster (Ten Network, Seven Network), born in Adelaide, Australia

Cyndi Lauper (71 years old)

American Grammy Award-winning pop singer ("Girls Just Want To Have Fun"; "Time After Time"), Emmy Award-winning actress, and Tony Award-winning composer (Kinky Boots), born in New York City


About June 22, 1953

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: I'm Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher with Sally Sweetland