Historical Events
Sports History
Satchel Paige, 42, debuts in majors pitching 2 scoreless innings for Cleveland in St. Louis
Famous Birthdays
- Hassan Wirajuda, Indonesian politician (15th Foreign Minister of Indonesia), born in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
- Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, South African classical composer, pianist, and teacher, born in Transvaal, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- James Baskett, American actor (Song of the South) 1st African American male to receive an Oscar, dies from diabetes at 44
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About July 9, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
