Famous Birthdays
Ahmad Shah Massoud (1953-2001)
Afghan political and military leader who fought the Soviet Union and led the Northern Alliance against the Taliban, born in Bazarak, Panjshir, Afghanistan
- Gerhard P J Thiele, Brenz Germany, astronaut
- Gordon Kennett, English motorcycle speedway rider (World Pairs C'ship [Malcolm Simmons] 1978; World Championship 1978 runner-up), born in Bromley, England (d. 2023)
- John Zorn, American jazz and avant garde musician and composer, born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV, American army officer, dies at 70
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About September 2, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
