What Happened on November 3, 1953

Historical Events

  • "Tokyo Story", Japanese film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama and Setsuko Hara, is released
  • MLB Rules Committee restores the sacrifice fly rule, eliminated in 1939; rule says a sacrifice fly is not charged as a time at bat

Famous Birthdays

  • Dennis Miller, American comedian, TV host, and political commentator (SNL; Dennis Miller Show), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Helios Creed [Barry Johnson], American hard rock guitarist (Chrome), born in Long Beach, California
  • Kate Capshaw [Nail], American actress (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), born in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Kathy Kinney, American actress (Drew Carey Show), born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

About November 3, 1953

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield