Historical Events
- KHSL TV channel 12 in Chico, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting
- USSR explodes its first hydrogen bomb
Famous Birthdays
- James Quesada, Nicaraguan-American anthropologist
- Rick Downey, American rock drummer and vocalist (Blue Oyster Cult, 1981-85)
- Speedy Gonzales, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Cat-Tails for Two"
About August 29, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
