Historical Events
- 27th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Baltimore 32, All-Stars 7 (70,000)
- Echo 1, 1st communications satellite, is launched by NASA
Sports History
Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 8.21m
- USAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to an altitude of 41,600 m
Famous Birthdays
- Laurent Fignon, French road cyclist (Tour de France 1983, 84; Giro d'Italia 1989; FICP World #1 1989), born in Paris, France (d. 2010)
- Morty Skaget [Morty Black, Norwegian heavy metal musician (TNT, JORN), born in Trondheim, Norway
About August 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Please Don't Tease - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
