Historical Events
- ANC members, Walter Sisulu and Duma Nokwe leave South Africa and go overseas under false names
Famous Birthdays
- Franklyn Seales, West Indian-American stage and screen actor (The Onion Field; Silver Spoons - "Dexter"), born in Calliaqua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (d. 1990)
- Jean-Bertrand Aristide, president of Haiti (1991, 1994- )
- John Denham, Seaton, Devon, England, MP (Labour)
Famous Deaths
- Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios (b.1882)
1953 Highlights
About July 15, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
