Historical Events
- 85th Belmont: Eric Guerin aboard Native Dancer wins in 2:28.6
Cricket History
English Cricketer Alec Bedser takes 14-99 (7-55 & 7-44) vs Australia
World Record Marathon
Jim Peters runs world record marathon (2:18:40.2)
- KOAA TV channel 5 in Pueblo-Colorado Spgs, CO (NBC) 1st broadcast
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Ben Hogan wins a record-tying 4th US Open title, 6 strokes ahead of runner-up Sam Snead
Famous Birthdays
Tim Allen (71 years old)
Canadian comedian (Home Improvement, Jungle2Jungle), born in Denver, Colorado
About June 13, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine