Historical Events
Golf Tournament
Arnold Palmer's 20th PGA Tour win; rallies from a 5-stroke deficit to enter a playoff, then beats Jack Fleck and Bill Collins to win the Insurance City Open
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) gains independence from France
- Students stage kneel-in demonstrations in Atlanta churches
Famous Birthdays
- David Duchovny, American actor (The X-Files, Californication), born in New York City
- Jacquie O'Sullivan, British rock singer and songwriter (Bananarama - "Venus"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Salvatore Ferragamo, Italian luxury shoe designer (Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.), dies at 62
- Väinö Hannikainen, Finnish composer and harpist, dies at 60
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About August 7, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Please Don't Tease - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
