Historical Events
- WTVM TV channel 9 in Columbus, GA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Klaas Bruinsma, Dutch drug lord (d. 1991)
Famous Weddings
Hank Aaron
MLB baseball player Hank Aaron (19) weds Barbara Lucas (divorced 1971)
Famous Deaths
- Porter Hall, American actor (Half-Breed, Double Indemnity), dies of a heart attack at 64
1953 Highlights
About October 6, 1953
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
