Historical Events
- Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket reaches 1,992 kph
- US Viking rocket reaches 210 km height (record)
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Hall, American swimmer (Olympic silver 400m medley 1968, 200m butterfly 1972, bronze 100m butterfly 1976; 5 x WR), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
About August 7, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot