Historical Events
- Pee Wee Reese, hits the 3,000th Dodger home run
Theatrical Finale
William Inge's stage drama "Come Back, Little Sheba", starring Shirley Booth and Sidney Blackmer, closes at the Booth Theatre, NYC, after 191 performances, and 2 Tony Award wins
Famous Birthdays
- Jenny Holzer, American neo-conceptual artist, born in Gallipolis, Ohio
- Maricica Puica, Romanian 2K runner (world record)
- Radu Voina, Romania, team handball (Olympic silver/2 bronze-1972, 76, 80)
About July 29, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
