Historical Events
Muhammad Calls for a Black State
Elijah Muhammad, leader of Nation of Islam, calls for a black state
- KSOO (now KSFY) TV channel 13 in Sioux Falls, SD (NBC) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Dale Hunter, Canadian NHL center, coach, owner (Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals, London Knights [OHL]), born in Petrolia, Ontario
- lva Budarova, Czechoslovakia tennis player
- Malcolm Ross, Scottish rock guitarist (Aztec Camera, 1984 - "All I Need Is Everything"), born in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Karl Hasse, German composer, dies at 77
1960 Highlights
About July 31, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brian Hyland
#1 Song: Shakin' All Over - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
