Historical Events
- Frank Blair becomes news anchor of "Today Show"
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Bairnson, Scottish session and touring guitarist (Alan Parsons Project; Kate Bush), born in Lerwick, Shetland Isles (d. 2023)
About August 3, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
