Historical Events
- KTVB TV channel 7 in Boise, ID (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Jongen, Belgian organist and composer (Symphonie concertante, Op. 81), dies at 79 [1]
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About July 12, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
