Historical Events
- Progressive party convention nominates Henry Wallace for President
Famous Birthdays
- John Cushnahan, Northern Irish politician, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- John Hall, American singer-songwriter (Orleans - "Still The One"; "Dance With Me"), environmentalist, and politician (US Representative from New York (D), 2007-11), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
D. W. Griffith (1875-1948)
American film director and producer (Birth of a Nation, Intolerance), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 73
1948 Highlights
About July 23, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
