Historical Events
Bradman Out for 334
Australian cricket master batsman Don Bradman is out for 334 in drawn 3rd Test vs England at Headingley, Leeds; innings 383 minutes, 46 x 4's
US Men's Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Interlachen CC: Defending champion Bobby Jones wins record-tying 4th US Open title by 2 strokes from Macdonald Smith; third consecutive major title
Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, writer (voice of "Babar the Elephant"), born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland (d. 2023)
- Jean Brankart, Belgian cyclist (Tour de France 1955, Giro d'Italia 1958 runner-up; Belgium national track pursuit champion 1956, 58, 59), born in Momalle, Belgium (d. 2020)
About July 12, 1930
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
