Australian Events
Posted in 1953
- Australia celebrates as the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II takes place in London on 2 June.
- War in Korea ends in July when a truce is signed by the UN and the leader of the Communist delegation. Australian casualties during the 3 years of fighting were: 258 killed in action, 977 wounded and four missing, believed killed.
- Contraceptive pill is introduced.
- British nuclear tests begin in Australia and last until 1957.
- The 100,000th Holden car is manufactured.
- Teenager Ken Rosewall wins both the Australian and French tennis championships and Lew Hoad is the youngest Australian to play Davis Cup tennis.