Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: 3 titles in 4 years for Bobby Locke of South Africa beating Australian Peter Thomson by a stroke
Presidential Convention
General Eisenhower nominated as Republican US presidential candidate
Famous Birthdays
- John Kettley, English weather forecaster
- Stephen Lang, American actor (Another You, Death of a Salesman), born in New York City
About July 11, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer