Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: 3 titles in 4 years for Bobby Locke of South Africa beating Australian Peter Thomson by a stroke
Presidential Convention
General Eisenhower nominated as Republican US presidential candidate
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Barber, Canadian NHL left wing, 1972-84 (Stanley Cup, 1974, 1975 - Philadelphia Flyers, and coach (Flyers, 2000-02), born in Callander, Ontario
- Stephen Lang, American actor (Another You, Death of a Salesman), born in New York City
About July 11, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
