Historical Events
- 28th NFL Chicago College All-Star Game: Philadelphia 28, All-Stars 14, 66,000 at Soldier Field
- Spokane, Washington reaches August record 108°F
Famous Birthdays
Barack Obama (62 years old)
44th United States President (Democrat: 2009-17) and first African-American president, born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Lauren Tom, American actress
About August 4, 1961
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: You Don't Know - Helen Shapiro
