Historical Events
- Gas leak explodes in a beauty parlor, 10 women die in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Harmon, American golf instructor (Fred Couples, Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Lanny Wadkins, Steve Elkington), born in New Rochelle, NY (d. 2006)
- Lenny Zakatek [du Platel], Indian-English rock singer (Alan Parsons Project; Gonzalez), born in Karachi, British India
- Michael Pedicin, American jazz soprano saxophonist, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Willem Vliegen, Dutch journalist and chairman (SDAP), dies at 84
1947 Highlights
About July 29, 1947
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
