Historical Events
F1 World Champion
Italian Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari clinches Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring
- XV Summer Olympic Games close in Helsinki, Finland
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Schaeffer, American author (Crazy for God), born in Champéry, Switzerland
- Jay North, American actor (Dennis the Menace, Maya), born in Hollywood, California
- Loles León, Spanish actress (Aquí no hay quien viva), born in Barcelona
- Osvaldo Ardiles, Argentine soccer midfielder (51 caps, FIFA World Cup 1978; Huracán, Tottenham Hotspur) and manager ( Swindon Town, Newcastle United, WBA, Tottenham Hotspur), born in Córdoba, Argentina
About August 3, 1952
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo