John Zorn

American composer, saxophonist and bandleader.

Born September 2nd, 1953 (age 72 years) in New York City. ^[ref]

Luther Strange

Alabama lawyer and politician.

Born March 1st, 1953 (age 73 years) in Birmingham.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

14th deputy prime minister of malaysia.

Born January 14th, 1953 (age 73 years) in Bagan Datuk District.

Cha Bum-kun

South korean association football player.

Born May 22nd, 1953 (age 72 years) in Hwaseong.

Fatih Terim

Turkish association football manager and former player.

Born September 4th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Adana.

Paul Fusco

American puppeteer and actor, known for alf.

Born January 29th, 1953 (age 73 years) in New Haven. ^[ref]

Mary Sweeney

American film editor, film producer, screenwriter and film director.

Born January 1st, 1953 (age 73 years) in Madison.

Ségolène Royal

French politician.

Born September 22nd, 1953 (age 72 years) in Ouakam.

Tico Torres

American drummer.

Born October 7th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Manhattan.

Johnny Clegg

South african musician, anthropologist and anti-apartheid icon.

Born June 7th, 1953 in Bacup.

Died July 16th, 2019 at 66 years old in Johannesburg (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]