Historical Events
- Raab forms his 1st government in Austria
Famous Birthdays
- David Robinson, American rock drummer (Cars; The Modern Lovers), born in Malden, Massachusetts
- Debralee Scott, American actress (Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman - "Cathy"; Angie), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey (d. 2005)
- Jim Allister, Northern Irish politician, born in Listooder, Crossgar, Northern Ireland
- Patricia Darcy Jones, American session and touring rock vocalist (Cher), and Broadway actress, born in Orange, New Jersey (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Jean Epstein, French director (Vive la Vie), dies at 56
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About April 2, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell
