Historical Events
- "Cabatgata (A Night in Spain)" opens at Broadway NYC for 76 performances
- "Dragnet" premieres on NBC radio; also a TV series in 1951 & 1967
Famous Birthdays
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall, actress (Popeye, Faery Tale Theater), born in Houston, Texas

Shelley Duvall
Famous Deaths
- Bunk Johnson, American musician (b. 1879 or 1889)
1949 Highlights
About July 7, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer