Historical Events
- KMJ (now KSEE) TV channel 24 in Fresno, CA (NBC) begins broadcasting
- WDAY TV channel 6 in Fargo, ND (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- David Berkowitz, American serial killer (Son of Sam)
- Diana Canova, American actress (Corrine-Soap), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
1953 Highlights
About June 1, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
