What Happened on June 20, 1949

'Gorgeous Gussie' Shocks Wimbledon

Gussie in her 'shocking' outfit. Photo: George W. Hales/Fox Photos, via Getty Images

Historical Events

Central Intelligence Agency Act passes
Tennis star Gussie Moran shocks Wimbledon by wearing a short dress "to look good and "move more freely on the court"

1949 History

Famous Birthdays

Bob Andrews, English rock keyboardist and producer (Brinsley Schwarz; The Rumour), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lankan politician (President of Sri Lanka 2019-22), born in Palatuwa, Ceylon

Lionel Richie (73 years old)

American singer (Commodores, 1968-82; "Easy"; "Three Times A Lady"; solo -"Hello"; "All Night Long"), and TV personality (American Idol, 2018-22), born in Tuskegee, Alabama