Historical Events
- Britain's National Health Service Act begins
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Nixon Eisenhower, American author and the youngest daughter of Richard Nixon, born in Washington, D.C.
- William Hootkins, American actor, born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Carole Landis [Frances Ridste], American actress (I Wake Up Screaming; One Million BC; Topper Returns), allegedly commits suicide at 29
- G Bernanos, writer, dies at 60
- Piet Aalberse, Dutch minister of Labor (1918-25), dies at 77
1948 Highlights
About July 5, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
