Historical Events
- Monte Irvin & Hank Thompson, 1st black players for New York Giants, 4-3 loss to Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field
- South Africa's Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act commences, prohibiting marriage or a sexual relationship between White people and people of other races [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Walker, British cellist (Electric Light Orchestra, 1972-73; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House), born in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England
- Frank Delima, American comedian, born in Hawaii
- Wolfgang Puck, Austrian-born celebrity chef, born in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria
Famous Deaths
- Antun Sa'ada [Antoun Saadeh], Syrian politician (Syrian Social Nationalist Party), executed by firing squad in Lebanon at 45
- Riccardo Pick-Mangiagalli, Italian composer, dies at 66
1949 Highlights
About July 8, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
