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