What Happened on June 15, 1949

Historical Events

  • Phils Eddie Waitkus, shot by Ruth Steinhagen, 19, at Eddgewater Hotel

Famous Birthdays

  • Dusty Baker, American baseball manager (World Series 2022 Houston Astros; SF Giants, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals; NL Manager of Year 1993, 97, 2000) and outfielder (MLB All Star 1981, 82; LA Dodgers), born in Riverside, California
  • Jim Varney, American actor (Ernest Goes to Jail; Hey Vern: The Beverly Hillbillies movie), born in Lexington, Kentucky (d. 2002)
  • Michael Lutz, American bassist, singer, guitarist (Brownsville Station - "Smokin' In The Boys Room"), and producer, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Russell Hitchcock, Australian rock vocalist (Air Supply), born in Melbourne, Victoria
  • Simon Callow, English actor (Four Weddings and a Funeral; A Room With A View), born in London, England

About June 15, 1949

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini