Historical Events
Sports History
Birmingham, Alabama, bars Jackie Robinson's Negro-White All-Stars from playing there Robinson gives in & drops white players from his group
- WTAP TV channel 15 in Parkersburg-Marietta, WV (NBC) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Ricky Lee Phelps, American singer (Kentucky Headhunters - "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"), born in Paragould, Arkansas
- Robert Saxton, British classical composer (The Circle of Light; Caritas), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Kathleen Ferrier, English contralto singer (Orfeo Ed Evridice), dies of cancer at 41
- Nigel Bruce, British actor (Rebecca, Suspicion, Sherlock Holmes), dies from a heart attack at 58
1953 Highlights
About October 8, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell
