Historical Events
- Explorer 6 transmits 1st TV photo of Earth from space
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Shah, Zimbabwean cricket all-rounder (3 Tests, HS 62; 28 ODIs, 18 wickets; Mashonaland), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
- Armas Launis, Finnish composer, dies at 75
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About August 7, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Big Hunk O' Love - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
