What Happened on April 4, 1948

Historical Events

Mack vs Griffith

84-year-old Connie Mack challenges 78-year-old Clark Griffith to a race from home to 1st base; it ends in a tie

Famous Birthdays

  • Berry Oakley, American rocker and bass player (The Allman Brothers Band), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1972)
  • Dan Simmons, American sci-fi and horror writer (Song of Kali), born in Peoria, Illinois
  • David "Pick" Withers, British rock and jazz drummer (Dire Straits, 1977-82), born in Leicester, England
  • Derek Thompson, Northern Irish actor (Charlie Fairhead - Casualty), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland

About April 4, 1948

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries