Historical Events
Event of Interest
US General Omar Bradley leaves office as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after four years and retires from active military service
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Prandtl, German physicist (considered the father of aerodynamics - discovered the boundary layer), dies at 78
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About August 15, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
