Historical Events
- Betty Jack Davis, American country singer (with Skeeter Davis in The Davis Sisters), killed in car crash at 21
- KCPQ TV channel 13 in Tacoma-Seattle, WA (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Butch Patrick [Patrick Alan Lilley], American actor (Real McCoys, Eddie-Munsters), born in Inglewood, California
About August 2, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
