Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Ezzard Charles beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for National Boxing Association world heavyweight title
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Osmond, singer (Osmond Brothers, Donnie & Marie), born in Ogden, Utah
Elizabeth Warren (73 years old)
American academic and US Senator (D-Massachusetts 2013-), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Gary Moffet, rock guitarist (April Wine), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Junior Marvin [Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards Jr.] Jamaican reggae and session guitarist (The Wailers), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Larry Junstrom, American rock bassist (.38 Special), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2019)
- Lindsay Wagner, American actress (Bionic Woman, Paper Chase, Nighthawks), born in Los Angeles, California
Meryl Streep (73 years old)
American actress (French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice), born in Summit, New Jersey
- Russell Ebert, Australian Rules midfielder (4 x Magarey Medals; 6 x Port Adelaide FC B&F; Australian Football HOF) and coach (SA 1996-98), born in Berri, Australia (d. 2021)
1949 Highlights
About June 22, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
