Historical Events
- Canadian Currency, Mint and Exchange Fund Act allows gold coins of $5, $10, and $20 to be minted
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Australian Frank Sedgman wins his only Wimbledon singles title beating Czech Jaroslav Drobný 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Álvaro Uribe Vélez, Colombian politician (31st President of Colombia), born in Medellín, Colombia
Famous Deaths
- Walter Long, American actor (Moby Dick, Sheik, Sea Devils, Dragnet Patrol), dies at 73
1952 Highlights
About July 4, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
