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1953 in Indiana
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June 2026
1953The 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,1953-06-01 500 Victor Paid $89,496 https://books.google.ca/books?id=k0tQAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA21&dq=%22bill+vukovich%22&article_id=5472,195351&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip7faS_JiVAxWbk4kEHS8ACBw4FBDoAXoECAwQAw#v=onepage&q=%22bill%20vukovich%22&f=false 2026-06-21 Toledo Blade 21 dominating by leading 195 out of 200 laps.
Births
October 15 – Tito Jackson, American guitarist and musician (member of The Jackson 5).
References
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