Historical Events
- Canadian Currency, Mint and Exchange Fund Act allows gold coins of $5, $10, and $20 to be minted
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Australian Frank Sedgman wins his only Wimbledon singles title beating Czech Jaroslav Drobný 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Álvaro Uribe Vélez, Colombian politician (31st President of Colombia), born in Medellín, Colombia
- John Waite, British pop vocalist (The Babys - "Every Time I Think Of You"; Bad English - "When I See You Smile"; solo - "Missing You"), born in Lancaster, England
Famous Deaths
- Walter Long, American actor (Moby-Dick, Sheik, Sea Devils, Dragnet Patrol), dies at 73
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About July 4, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
