Famous Birthdays
- Gustav Knuth, German actor (Sissi, Freddy Unter Fremden), born in Brunswick, Germany (d. 1987)
- Vittorio De Sica, Italian actor and director (Bicycle Thieves, SciusciĆ ), born in Sora, Lazio (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Spyri, Swiss children's book author (Heidi), dies at 74
1901 Highlights
About July 7, 1901
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer