Historical Events
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Ted Williams returns to Red Sox from military service in Korea; ends abbreviated season with .407 batting average
Famous Birthdays
- Iqbal Qasim, cricketer (Pakistani slow lefty in the 80's)
- Pat MacDonald, American rock singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Timbuk 3 - "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"), born in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Famous Weddings
Terry Sawchuk
NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk (23) weds Patricia Ann Morey
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About August 6, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
