What Happened on June 22, 1949

Historical Events

Ezzard Charles beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for National Boxing Association world heavyweight title, at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois

Alan Osmond, American pop singer (Osmond Brothers, Donnie & Marie), born in Ogden, Utah

American academic and US Senator (D-Massachusetts 2013-), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gary Moffet, Canadian rock guitarist (April Wine), born in Montreal, Quebec
Junior Marvin [Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr.] Jamaican reggae and session guitarist (The Wailers), born in Kingston, Jamaica
Larry Junstrom, American rock bassist (.38 Special), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2019)
Lindsay Wagner, American actress (Bionic Woman, Paper Chase, Nighthawks), born in Los Angeles, California

American actress (French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice), born in Summit, New Jersey

Russell Ebert, Australian Rules midfielder (4 x Magarey Medals; 6 x Port Adelaide FC B&F; Australian Football HOF) and coach (SA 1996-98), born in Berri, Australia (d. 2021)

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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