What Happened on February 2, 1953

Famous Birthdays

  • Duane Chapman, American bounty hunter (Dog the Bounty Hunter), born in Denver, Colorado
  • James Mndaweni, South African worker's union leader/president (NACTU)
  • Penny Pulz, Australian golfer (Dinah Shore runner-up 1978; 2 x LPGA Tour titles), born in Melbourne, Australia
Born in 1953

Famous Deaths

  • Gustav Strube, German-American composer and conductor (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra), dies at 85
1953 Highlights

About February 2, 1953

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como with The Ramblers