Historical Events
- German DR recognizes Oder-Neisse borders with Poland
Famous Birthdays
- Hélène Scherrer, Canadian politician (MP of Louis-Hébert, Quebec, 2000-04), born in Quebec City, Quebec
- John Byrne, American author and artist of superhero comics (X-Men), born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England
- Phyllis Hyman, American jazz singer (Prime of My Life), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1995)
- Sultan Rakhmanov, Russian super heavyweight (Olympic gold 1980), born in Turtkul, Karakalpak ASSR
Famous Deaths
- Harold Weekes, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Columbia University; All American 1901), dies at 70
- Theodore "Fats" Navarro, American jazz trumpet player, dies from poor health following long-term heroin addiction, tuberculosis, and a weight problem, at 26
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About July 6, 1950
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
