Historical Events
- KQW-AM in San Francisco CA changes call letters to KCBS
- WLWS (now WCMH) TV channel 4 in Columbus, OH (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Catán, Mexican composer (Rappaccini's Daughter; Florencia en el Amazonas), born in Mexico City (d. 2011)
- Eric Kloss, American jazz saxophonist, born in Greenville, Pennsylvania
- Greg Calbi, American mastering engineer (Eric Carmen; John Lennon; David Bowie; Bruce Springsteen), born in Yonkers, New York
- Jan Keizer, Dutch pop singer (BZN - "Rhythm of My Heart"), born in Volendam, Netherlands
- Lyle Alzado, American NFL defensive linesman (LA Raiders) and actor (Oceans of Fire, Hangfire), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1992)
- Richard Thompson, English singer-songwriter, and guitarist ("Tear-Stained Letter"; "1952 Vincent Black Lightning"), born in Notting Hill Gate, London
Famous Deaths
- Basil Harwood, English composer, dies at 89
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About April 3, 1949
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
