Famous Birthdays
- Pai Hsien-yung, Taiwanese writer (Taipei People), born in Guilin, China
Famous Weddings
Dylan Thomas
Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas (22) marries dancer Caitlin McNamara (22) in Penzance, Cornwall
Famous Deaths
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
American composer (An American in Paris, Porgy And Bess, Summertime), dies from a brain tumor at 38
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About July 11, 1937
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
