Historical Events
- Baseball's new Continental League formally disbands without ever having played a game after established MLB promise of expansion including New York City achieved the owners' desired effect; on August 2, 1960, the Continental League formally disbanded.
Famous Birthdays
- Apollonia [Patricia Kotero], American actress (Purple Rain), born in Santa Monica, California
- David Yow, American musician (Scratch Acid; The Jesus Lizard), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Linda Fratianne, American figure skater (Olympic silver 1980), born in Northridge, Los Angeles
- Neal Morse, American musician (Spock's Beard; Transatlantic), born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
About August 2, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brian Hyland
#1 Song: Shakin' All Over - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
