What Happened on August 10, 1953

Famous Birthdays

  • Brendan Croker, English folk-rock musician and songwriter (The Five O'Clock Shadows: The Notting Hillbillies; Sally Tmms and the Drifting Cowgirls), born in Bradford, England (d. 2023)
  • Mark Doty, American poet and prose writer

About August 10, 1953

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: The Song From Moulin Rouge - Mantovani