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List of events
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1952
1951
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1953
in
Indiana
→
1954
1955
1956
Decades:
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
See also:
History of Indiana
Historical outline of Indiana
List of years in Indiana
1953 in the United States
The following is a list of events of the year
1953 in
Indiana
.
Incumbents
Governor
:
Henry F. Schricker
(
Democratic
) (until January 12),
George N. Craig
(
Republican
) (starting January 12)
Lieutenant Governor
:
John A. Watkins
(Democratic) (until January 12),
Crawford F. Parker
(Republican) (starting January 12)
Events
Sports
May 30 – The
1953 Indianapolis 500
(known as "The Hottest 500" due to extreme heat) is held at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
.
Bill Vukovich
wins the race, dominating by leading 195 out of 200 laps.
Births
October 15 –
Tito Jackson
, American guitarist and musician (member of The
Jackson 5
).
References
↑
"500 Victor Paid $89,496"
.
Toledo Blade
. 1953-06-01. p.
21
. Retrieved
2026-06-21
.
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