What Happened on June 20, 1953

Historical Events

LPGA Western Golf Open

LPGA Western Golf Open Women's Golf, Capital City Club: Louise Suggs defeats Patty Berg, 6 & 5 in the final

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian J Duffy, American USAF Major and astronaut (STS-45, -57, -72), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Raúl Ramírez, Mexican tennis player (French Open mixed doubles 1975, 77; Wimbledon 1976; World #1 doubles 1976), born in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
  • Willy Rampf, German F1 technical director (BMW Sauber)
Born in 1953

Famous Deaths

  • Hendrik de Man, sociologist (Belgian Working people Party), dies at 67
1953 Highlights

About June 20, 1953

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: I'm Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher with Sally Sweetland