Historical Events
Chief Justice Earl Warren
Earl Warren sworn in as 14th Chief Justice of US Supreme Court
- The first documented recovery meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is held.
Famous Birthdays
- James Lascelles, British grandson of English princess Mary, born in Bayswater, London
- John Stachniewski, scholar and teacher at Manchester University (UK) (d. 1996)
- Sandra "Puma" Jones, American reggae singer (Black Uhuru, 1979-86), born in Columbia, South Carolina (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Wolf, writer, dies at 64
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About October 5, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
