1953 in Romania
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Events
- 9 March – The Patriarch of All Romania, Justinian, lays flowers on Joseph Stalin's tomb during the funeral of the Soviet leader.[3]
- 17 July – Construction of the Danube–Black Sea Canal is halted. The canal had been the site of multiple executions.[4]
- 2 August – The 4th World Festival of Youth and Students opens at the Stadionul August 23 and runs until 14 August. The event includes athletics and dance performances.[5]
- 23 October – Romania provides $7.2 million in aid to North Korea to support reconstruction after the Korean War.[6]
