Historical Events
- German Wilhelm Herz becomes first to ride motorcycle at 200mph (210mph/338kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
- Indonesia says it will not pay debts to the Netherlands
- Lee Petty dismounts car on lap 32, waves red flag to field because of dusty conditions at NASCAR Grand National at Tulsa, Oklahoma; race halted and never completed
Famous Birthdays
- Gerry Cooney, American boxer (5 x World Heavyweight title loser), born in Manhattan, New York
About August 4, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
