What Happened on July 7, 1934

Historical Events

  • Mary Hirsch, daughter of 3-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Max Hirsch, becomes first woman to be licensed to train thoroughbred horses in the United States

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Dorothy Round Little of England beats American Helen Jacobs 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 for her first Wimbledon singles title

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert McNeill Alexander, British zoologist (estimated speed of dinosaurs), born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland (d. 2016)
  • Vinko Globokar, French-Slovenian trombone player and avant-garde composer (Eppure si muove), born in Anderny, France

Famous Deaths

  • Doodles Tapscott, cricketer (South African batsman 1922-23), dies
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About July 7, 1934

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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