Historical Events
- 6 female reservists become 1st women sworn into regular US Navy
Sports History
Cleveland Indians stun MLB by signing 42-year-old veteran Negro Leagues pitcher Satchel Paige
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Brown, American basketball guard (NBA C'ship 1979; NBA All-Star 1976; NBA Three-Point % Leader 1980; Seattle SuperSonics), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Jean Leclerc, French Canadian actor (Jeremy Hunter-All My Children), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, American rock guitarist (Iron Butterfly), born in Florida (d. 2012)
About July 7, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
