Historical Events
- KLAS TV channel 8 in Las Vegas, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
- KTVH (now KWCH) TV channel 12 in Hutchinson-Wichita, KS (CBS) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Percy, 11th duke of Northumberland and godchild of Elizabeth II (d. 1995)
- Mike Haynes, American NFL cornerback, College/Pro Football Halls of Fame, 9X Pro Bowl (New England Patriots; Los Angeles Raiders), born in Denison, Texas
- Pat Donovan, American NFL offensive lineman (4-time Pro Bowl, Dallas Cowboys), born in Helena, Montana
Famous Deaths
- Azzedine Bey, Tunisian heir to the throne, murdered
- Jacob D du Toit [Totius], South African poet/theologist, dies
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About July 1, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
