Daily Archives: April 10, 2013

Hammarskjold takes over top UN post 60 years ago this hour (1953)

1950s


Video: 'Dag Hammarskjöld sworn in as UN Secretary-General (1953)'

(Friday, April 10, 1953, 3:13 p.m. EST) — Dag Hammarskjold of Sweden today became the second Secretary General in the seven-and-a-half-year history of the United Nations. A few minutes later he gave his concept of the work of the United Nations: “Reconciliation and realistic construction.” Continue reading Hammarskjold takes over top UN post 60 years ago this hour (1953) →

‘House Of Wax’ premieres in 3-D color in New York City 60 years ago today (1953)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'House Of Wax' trailer

(Friday, April 10, 1953) — House Of Wax, a horror film about a vengeful sculptor who rebuilds his fire-destroyed showplace by using human victims as wax figures, premiered today at the Paramount in New York City. It was the first 3-D color feature from a major American studio.

Directed by André de Toth, the film starred Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Charles Bronson, Carolyn Jones and Phyllis Kirk.