Damasus II is elected pope, and dies 23 days later.

Pope Damasus II was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 17 July 1048 to his death on 9 August that same year. He was the second of the German pontiffs nominated by Emperor Henry III. A native of Bavaria, he was the third German to become pope and had one of the shortest papal reigns.

July 17 is the 198th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 167 days remain until the end of the year.