Historical Events
- 1st color network telecast in compatible color (Boston Massachusetts)
- Mary Terrell wins struggle to end segregation in Washington, D.C. restaurants
- WDAU (now WYOU) TV channel 22 in Scranton Wilkes-Barre, PA (CBS) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Dougie Donnelly, Scottish television broadcaster, born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Johnny Clegg, South African musician "The White Zulu", born in Bacup, Lancashire (d. 2019)
About June 7, 1953
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
