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Events on Tuesday 8 December 1953 2
1953Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the Atoms for Peace speechAt the UN he proposes sharing nuclear technology for peaceful use, leading to the IAEA.
1953 – 1992Sam Kinison (1953-1992)Died 10 April 1992, aged 38Sam Kinison was an American stand-up comedian known for his abrasive, high-volume routines and his roots as a former Pentecostal preacher. He rose to fame in the 1980s alongside comedians like Jay Leno and Rodney Dangerfield. He died in a car accident near Needles, California, days after his wedding.