Historical Events
- 1st color telecast of a sporting event (CBS-horse race)
- Hugh Martin and Preston Sturges' musical "Make a Wish" closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 102 performances
- In his last race, 1948 Triple Crown champion Citation wins the Hollywood Gold Cup by 4 lengths, to become American racing's first millionaire horse.
Courtin' Time
Jack Lawrence and Don Walker's musical "Courtin' Time", starring Joe E. Brown, with choreography by George Balanchine, closes at National Theater, NYC, after 37 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Erich Hallhuber, German actor (d. 2003)
- Esther Dyson, computer publisher (Release 1.0), born in Zurich, Switzerland
- Judi Brown, American 400m hurdler (Olympic silver 1984), born in East Lansing, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Sammy Jones, Australian cricket batsman (12 Tests; NSW, Queensland, Auckland), dies at 89
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About July 14, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
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