Historical Events
- France-Turkish friendship treaty
- Phillies complete move to Shribe Park in Philadelphia, lose 10-5 to Boston Bees
Famous Birthdays
Bill Withers (1938-2020)
American singer-songwriter and rhythm & blues musician ("Ain't No Sunshine"; "Lean On Me"), born in Slab Fork, West Virginia
- Cyril Mitchley, South African cricket wicket-keeper (Transvaal, later Test umpire), born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
- Mike Mainieri, American jazz and session vibraphonist (Steps Ahead; Buddy Rich; Dire Straits; Carly Simon), born in The Bronx, NYC
Famous Deaths
- Otto Bauer, Austrian Social Democrat, dies at 56
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938)
French tennis player (French C'ships 1925-26, Wimbledon 1919-23, 25), dies of anemia at 39
About July 4, 1938
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
