Historical Events
- Alcoholic Anonymous founded in Britain
- Israel bombs Cairo during Arab-Israeli War
- US President Harry Truman nominated for his 1st full term at Democratic Convention (Philadelphia Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Famous Birthdays
- (Thomas) "Artemis" Pyle, American rock drummer (Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Gimme Three Steps"), and plane crash survivor, born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Alicia Bridges, American pop singer ("I Love The Nightlife"), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Enriqueta Basilio, Mexican track and field athlete, and first woman to light the Olympic Cauldron (Mexico City, 1968), born in Mexicali, Baja California (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
John J. Pershing (1860-1948)
American army general and World War I commander known as "Black Jack", dies of coronary artery disease at 87
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About July 15, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
