What Happened on July 10, 1953

Historical Events

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, Carnoustie: In his only Open Championship appearance, Ben Hogan prevails by 4 strokes over Dai Rees, Antonio Cerdá, Peter Thomson, Frank Stranahan

Famous Birthdays

  • Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, French author and L'Oréal heiress (richest woman in the world 2019-), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
  • Rik "The Rocket" Emmett, Canadian rock vocalist (Triumph), born in Toronto, Ontario

Famous Deaths

  • Sidney Homer, American composer, dies at 88
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About July 10, 1953

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine