Historical Events
- New baseball balk rule gives the batter option of accepting the outcome of the pitch or the balk
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Gutierrez, American politician (35th United States Secretary of Commerce 2005-09), born in Havana, Cuba
- Jacques Villeneuve (elder), Canadian auto racer (North American Formula Atlantic Champion 1980–81; Can-Am Champion 1983), born in Berthierville, Quebec
- Marvel Williamson, American educator, born in Holton, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, American pianist and philanthropist, dies at 89
1953 Highlights
About November 4, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield
