Famous Birthdays
- Earle Hagen, American big band trombonist (Isham Jones; Tommy Dorsey; Benny Goodman), and Emmy Award-winning television composer (The Dick Van Dyke Show; The Andy Griffith Show; I Spy; The Mod Squad; "Harlem Nocturne"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2008)
- Peggy Braithwaite, lighthouse-keeper, born on Piel Island (d. 1996)
About July 9, 1919
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer