What happened on June 29, 1953?

Headlines from June 29, 1953

• ⚓ Yachts Race Regatta – 122 yachts compete in a regatta on the Sound, with notable wins by Shields and his son in New Rochelle Club events.
• 🏌️ Middlecoff Wins Playoff – Middlecoff triumphs over Kroll in a playoff after tying at 275 in the Open Golf Play held in Cleveland.
• 🎓 Amherst Opens Economics School – Amherst College hosts a session with 46 specialists participating at the Merrill Center on Long Island.
• 🎉 Methodists Seek Converts – The Methodist Church marks 250 years of Wesley with a mass rally in Philadelphia, aiming to attract 250,000 new members.
• 📚 Archives to House Paderewski – Plans are announced for a repository to house memorabilia of Polish pianist and premier Paderewski.
• 💼 Kroger Earnings Report – Kroger reports earnings of $6,565,676 for 24 weeks, marking an increase of $668,090 compared to the previous year.
• 🏫 $100 Million School Outlay – The Education Board plans a record $100 million outlay for new buildings and modernization to accommodate rising enrollment.
• 🌾 Grain Futures Dip – As harvest approaches, sharp price recessions in wheat extend to other grain markets, affecting corn and oats.
• 🏇 Rich Race in Paris – A crowd of 100,000 watches as a 7-1 shot wins by two lengths in a notable horse race in Paris.
• 📈 Cotton Prices Rise – Cotton prices rise in trading, with nearly all deliveries showing increases despite nearby liquidation.