Historical Events
Event of Interest
Pulitzer Prize for Literature awarded to Ernest Hemingway for "The Old Man and The Sea"
Famous Deaths
- Edward Shanks, British poet and critic, dies at 60
- T. Tertius Noble, English composer, dies at 85
1953 Highlights
About May 4, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
