Historical Events
- "Dragnet" premieres on NBC radio; also a TV series in 1951 & 1967
- Musical revue "Cabatgata (A Night in Spain)" opens at the Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 76 performances
Famous Birthdays
Shelley Duvall (74 years old)
American actress (Popeye;, Faery Tale Theater), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Bunk Johnson, American jazz trumpeter, dies after a series of strokes at 59 [1]
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About July 7, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
