Historical Events
- For the only time in MLB history teams exchange managers as Detroit trades Jimmy Dykes (44-52) for Cleveland's Joe Gordon (49-46)
- Lee Petty and his sons, Richard & Maurice race against each other for the first and only time at Dixie Speedway in Birmingham, Alabama; Richard 2nd, Lee 3rd
- Niger gains independence from France
- Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) beat Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 43-16 in exhibition game at CNE Stadium in Toronto
Famous Birthdays
- Gopal Sharma, Indian cricket off-spin bowler (5 Tests, 10 wickets; 11 ODIs), born in Kanpur, India
- Tim Mayotte, American tennis player (Olympic silver 1988), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
About August 3, 1960
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 25 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
