Historical Events
- National Health Service established in the UK; Minister of Health Aneurin Bevan attends ceremony at Park Hospital in Davyhulme, Trafford
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Nixon Eisenhower, American author and the youngest daughter of Richard Nixon, born in Washington, D.C.
- William Hootkins, American actor, born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Carole Landis [Frances Ridste], American actress (I Wake Up Screaming; One Million BC; Topper Returns), allegedly commits suicide at 29
- Georges Bernanos, French writer (The Diary of the Country Priest), dies at 60
- Piet Aalberse, Dutch minister of Labor (1918-25), dies at 77
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About July 5, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
