What Happened on August 30, 1953

Famous Birthdays

Robert Parish (70 years old)

American College/Basketball HOF center (9 x NBA All-Star; NBA C'ship 1981, 84, 86 Boston Celtics; 97 Chicago Bulls), born in Shreveport, Louisiana

  • Ron George, American politician (Member of the Maryland House of Delegates), born in Syracuse, New York

Famous Weddings

David Dinkins

Future NYC mayor David Dinkins marries Joyce Burrows in NYC

Famous Deaths

  • Dimitar Nenov, Bulgarian composer, pianist and architect, dies at 51
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About August 30, 1953

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine