Historical Events
Bradman's Scores 128
Australian cricket captain Don Bradman scores 128 in 141 mins with 15 fours in a tour match vs Surry
Campanella Debuts
Brooklyn's future Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella debuts with 3 hits in a 6-4 loss to the rival NY Giants
- NYC subway fare goes to 10 cents, bus fare to 7 cents and combo fare at 12 cents
Famous Birthdays
- Wang Qishan, Chinese Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, born in Qingdao, Shandong
Famous Deaths
- Achille Varzi, Italian auto racer (14 Grand Prix wins), dies in practise crash at 43
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About July 1, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
