What Happened on July 1, 1934

Historical Events

  • 1st x-ray photo of entire body, taken by Arthur Fuchs of Eastman-Kodak Company in Rochester, New York
  • Brookfield Zoo opens in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Birthdays

  • Claude Berri, French actor, director and screenwriter, born in Paris (d. 2009)
  • Jamie Farr [Jameel Farah], American actor (M*A*S*H & AfterMASH - "Cpl. Klinger"), born in Toledo, Ohio
  • Jean Marsh, English actress (Dark Places, Eagle has Landed), born in London

Sydney Pollack (1934-2008)

American Academy and Emmy Award-winning director, producer (Tootsie; Out of Africa), and occasional actor, born in Lafayette, Indiana


About July 1, 1934

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer