Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
Palmiro Togliatti, leader of the Italian Communist Party, is shot near to the Italian Parliament in an assassination attempt
Famous Birthdays
- Akua Dixon, American jazz cellist, arranger, composer, and educator (Quartette Indigo), born in New York City
- Ken Burrough, American football wide receiver (Pro Bowl 1975, 77; Houston Oilers), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2022)
About July 14, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
