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 College-Pro Football HOF cornerback (Super Bowl XVIII LA Raiders; First-team All-Pro 1984, 85; 9 x Pro Bowl; NE Patriots), born in Denison, Texas
- Pat Donovan, American football offensive lineman (Super Bowl XII; 4 x 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? 71 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
