Historical Events
- Albert W Dent elected president of US National Health Council
- WCSC TV channel 5 in Charleston, South Carolina (CBS) begins broadcasting
- WTPA (now WHTM) TV channel 27 in Harrisburg, PA (ABC) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Larry Dunn [Dunhill], rock and soul keyboardist (Earth Wind & Fire, 1972-83), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Weddings
James Brown
Singer James Brown (20) weds Velma Warren at Trinity CME Church in Toccoa, Georgia; divorce in 1969
Famous Deaths
Ethel Rosenberg (1915-1953)
1st US civilian executed (in 5 tries) at Sing Sing, NY, for espionage at 37
Julius Rosenberg (1918-1953)
1st American civilian executed for espionage after he and his wife were convicted of passing secret radar, jet and nuclear information to the Soviet Union, executed at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, NY at 35
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About June 19, 1953
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
