Historical Events
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Ben Flowers sets then MLB record of 8 consecutive games in relief
- California introduces sales tax (for education)
Castro Arrested
Fidel Castro arrested in Cuba
- KMBC TV channel 9 in Kansas City, Missouri (MET/ABC) begins broadcasting
- KOBI TV channel 5 in Medford, Oregon (NBC) begins broadcasting
- Northern Rhodesia becomes part of Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Cray, American Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist, and singer ("Smoking Gun"; "The Forecast Calls for Pain"), born in Columbus, Georgia
About August 1, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
