Historical Events
- WLVA (now WSET) TV channel 13 in Lynchburg-Roanoke, VA (ABC) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Irvine Arditti, British violinist (Arditti Quartet), born in London England
- Mary Steenburgen, American actress (Parenthood, Time After Time), born in Newport, Arkansas
Famous Deaths
- Cliff Clark, American actor (Kid Glove Killer, Golden Hoofs, Vigilante Hideout), dies from a heart attack at 63
1953 Highlights
About February 8, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como with The Ramblers