Historical Events
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Sheraton Hotel CC: Betsy Rawls wins her second title in the event by 1 stroke from Patty Berg
- Saar becomes part of German Federal Republic
- WENH TV channel 11 in Durham, NH (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- John Keeble, English rock drummer (Spandau Ballet - "True"), born in London, England
- Tahir Naqqash, Pakistani cricketer (Pakistani pace-bowler in 15 Tests 1982-85), born in Lahore, Punjab
Famous Deaths
- George Grosz, German cartoonist and painter (Ecce Homo), dies at 65
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About July 6, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
