Historical Events
Event of Interest
General Omar Bradley leaves office as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after four years and retires from active military service
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Prandtl, German physicist (considered the father of aerodynamics - discovered the boundary layer), dies at 78
1953 Highlights
About August 15, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
