Historical Events
Sports History
51-year-old Satchel Paige (Miami Marlins) wins a game before the largest crowd in minor league history, 57,000 at Miami’s Orange Bowl; International League: Marlins 6-2 v Columbus Jets
Sports History
Boston Red Sox fine slugger Ted Williams $5,000 for spitting at heckling Boston fans, third incident in 3 weeks
- British government sends 3 aircraft carriers to Egypt
- Dynamite transport explodes in Colombia; about 1200 die
Famous Birthdays
- Kent Rominger, American astronaut (STS 73, 80, 85), born in Del Norte, California
About August 7, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
