Historical Events
- Boston Braves slugger Sid Gordon ties MLB season grand slam record (4) with a bases loaded hit vs Phillies
- Harry Truman signs public law 600 (Puerto Ricans write own constitution)
- The first broadcast by Radio Free Europe.
Famous Birthdays
- David Jensen, Canadian-British radio DJ, born in Victoria, British Columbia
- Steven Sasson, American inventor of the digital camera, born in Brooklyn, New York [1]
Famous Deaths
- William C. Fownes Jr, American golfer and administrator (US Amateur C'ship 1910; President US Golf Ass'n 1926-27), dies at 72
1950 Highlights
About July 4, 1950
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
