Famous Birthdays
Hulk Hogan (70 years old)
WWF heavyweight champion (1984-89), born in Augusta, Georgia
- Sanford Jensen, American actor (Foley Square), born in South Haven, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Strauss, German-Israeli writer (Heimliche Gegenwart), dies at 60
- Tazio Nuvolari, Italian auto racer (72 x major race wins; 24 Hours of Le Mans 1933; European Championship 1932), dies from a stroke at 60
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About August 11, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Song From Moulin Rouge - Mantovani
