Historical Events
Sports History
17th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 4-3 in 14 at Comiskey Park, Chic Ted Williams breaks his elbow; 1st extra inning All Star Game
Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Pointer, American pop and R&B singer (The Pointer Sisters - "Jump"; "I'm So Excited"), born in Oakland, California (d. 2020)
- Bruce McGill, American actor
- Jim Higgs, Australian cricket spin bowler (22 Tests, 66 wickets, BB 7/143; Victoria), born in Kyabram, Australia
- Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani nuclear physicist
Famous Deaths
- Timotei Popovici, Romanian priest, choral director, and composer, dies at 79
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About July 11, 1950
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
