Historical Events
- KCPQ TV channel 13 in Tacoma-Seattle, WA (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Butch Patrick [Patrick Alan Lilley], American actor (Real McCoys, Eddie-Munsters), born in Inglewood, California
Famous Deaths
- Betty Jack Davis, American country singer (with Skeeter Davis in The Davis Sisters), killed in car crash at 21
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About August 2, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
