Historical Events
- 1st jet transcontinental nonstop scheduled service
- Dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury is published in the US
Music History
Singer Julius LaRosa is fired on TV by Arthur Godfrey
About October 19, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Joe - Frankie Laine