Historical Events
Cricket History
Australian cricket captain Don Bradman scores 128 in 141 mins with 15 fours in a tour match vs Surry
Sports History
Brooklyn's future Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella debuts with 3 hits in a 6-4 loss to the rival NY Giants
- NYC subway fare goes to 10 cents, bus fare to 7 cents and combo fare at 12 cents
Famous Birthdays
- Wang Qishan, Chinese Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, born in Qingdao, Shandong
Famous Deaths
- Achille Varzi, Italian auto racer (14 Grand Prix wins), dies in practise crash at 43
About July 1, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
