Historical Events
52nd French Championships
52nd French Championships Men's Tennis: Frank Parker wins 1st of 2 straight French titles; beats Jaroslav Drobný 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 8-6
- French Championships Women's Tennis: Belgium-born but representing France, Nelly Landry beats American Shirley Fry 6-2, 0-6, 6-0 for her lone major title
Famous Birthdays
- Linda Esther Gray, Scottish operatic soprano (Isolde), born in Greenock
- Michael Berkeley, English composer, broadcaster and House of Lords member (Jayne Eyre opera), born in London, England
- Nick Mancuso, Italian-Canadian actor, born in Mammola, Italy
Famous Deaths
- May Whitty, English actress (Gaslight, Mrs Miniver, Suspicion), dies at 82
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About May 29, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
