Famous Birthdays
- Peter Doyle, Australian pop singer (The New Seekers - "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing"), born in Melbourne (d. 2001)
- Randall Wallace, American screenwriter and film producer (Braveheart), born in Jackson, Tennessee
- Simon Kirke, British rock drummer (Bad Company), born in London, England
- Steve Peregrin Took, English musician (Tyrannosaurus Rex), born in London (d. 1980)
- Vida Blue, American baseball pitcher (6 x MLB All Star; Cy Young Award, AL MVP 1971; World Series 1972-74, Oakland A's; SF Giants, KC Royals), born in Mansfield, Louisiana
1949 Highlights
About July 28, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo