Historical Events
- 1st air bombing of Jerusalem
Famous Birthdays
- Martin Rushent, British sound engineer (Gentle Giant; Shirley Bassey), and record producer (Buzzcocks; The Human League), born in Enfield, England (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Gerhard Kittel, German anti-semite theologist (Die Oden Salomons), dies at 59
- King Baggot, American actor and director (Tumbleweeds), dies at 68
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About July 11, 1948
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer