Historical Events
US Golf Open
Charlie Sifford becomes the 1st African American to play in a US Golf Open
- Postmaster General bans D H Lawrence's book, Lady Chatterley's Lover (overruled by US Court of Appeals in Mar 1960)
- Saunders-Roe SR.N1, the first practical hovercraft, performs its first public flight
Famous Birthdays
Hugh Laurie (64 years old)
English actor (Strapless, Dr Gregory House-House), born in Oxford, England
About June 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
#1 Song: A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight - Elvis Presley
