Historical Events
- First flight of the Lockheed Vega, a pilot plus four-passenger monoplane; its 225 HP engine allowed cruising speed of 120 MPH
Sukarno Forms Independence Party
Sukarno and friends form the pro-Indonesian independence party, the PNI (Perserikatan Nasional Indonesia) in Batavia, Dutch East Indies
Famous Birthdays
- Luigina "Gina" Lollobrigida, Italian actress (Trapeze; Falcon Crest), photojournalist, and sculptor, born in Subiaco, Italy (d. 2023) [1]
Neil Simon (1927-2018)
American playwright (The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, Biloxi Blues), born in The Bronx, New York
- Reid Miles, American photographer, and album cover art designer (Blue Note Records, 1955-67), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1993)
About July 4, 1927
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
