Historical Events
- KROC (now KTTC) TV channel 10 in Rochester, Minnesota (NBC) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Douglas J. Feith, American Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Philece Sampler, American actress (Another World, 1987-89 -"Donna Love"; Days Of Our Lives, 1981-84 - "Renée"), and anime voice dubber, born in San Angelo, Texas (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Hilaire Belloc, Anglo-French author (Path to Rome), dies at 82
1953 Highlights
About July 16, 1953
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine