Historical Events
- "High Button Shoes" closes at Century Theater NYC after 727 performances
- "Red Barber's Clubhouse" sports show premieres on CBS (later NBC) TV
Vietnam State Recognised
The State of Vietnam is internationally recognised, governing the southern half of Vietnam, with Bảo Đại as chief of state
Wimbledon Women's Championship
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Louise Brough beats fellow American Margaret Osborne duPont 10-8, 1-6, 10-8 for the second of 3 straight Wimbledon titles
Famous Birthdays
- Hanno Pöschl, Austrian actor ("Exit...But No Panic"; "Tales from the Vienna Woods"), born in Vienna, Austria
- Joe English, American musician and drummer (Wings; Sea Level), born in Rochester, New York
- Roy Bittan, American rock piano and accordion player (E Street Band), sometimes referred to as "The Professor", born in Queens, New York
Famous Deaths
- Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian Communist leader (Prime Minister 1946-49), dies at 67
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About July 2, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
