Historical Events
- KTAL TV channel 6 in Shreveport-Texarkana, LA (NBC) begins
Event of Interest
Shah of Persia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & princess Soraya flee to Baghdad & Rome
Famous Birthdays
- Catlin O'Heaney, American actress (Snow White-Charmings), born in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
- James "J.T." Taylor, American R&B singer (Kool & The Gang - "Ladies' Night"; "Celebration"; "Joanna"), born in Laurens, South Carolina
- Kathie Lee Gifford, American TV presenter (Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, Today show), born in Paris, France,
- Nick Leyva, baseball manager (Phillies 1988-91)
About August 16, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
