Historical Events
- American Mike Troy swims 200m butterfly world record 2:12.8 to win the gold medal from Australian Neville Hayes at the Rome Olympics
Sports History
American sprinter Wilma Rudolph wins the coveted 100m gold medal at the Rome Olympics in 11.0; beats Britain's Dorothy Hyman by 0.3; 1st of 3 gold medals for Rudolph
- New Zealand middle distance runner Peter Snell claims first of 3 career Olympic gold medals when he wins the 800m in Rome
- Tamara & Irina Press (Soviet Union) become first sisters to win Olympic gold medals; Tamara wins Rome Olympics shot put one day after Irina takes out 80m hurdles
- The first election of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, in history of Tibet. The Tibetan community observes this date as the Democracy Day.
- William Walton's 2nd Symphony, premieres
Famous Birthdays
Eric Dickerson (63 years old)
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back (NFL single-season rushing record 2,105 yards, 1984; Pro Bowl 1983, 84, 86–89; LA Rams), born in Sealy, Texas
- John S. Hall, American poet and spoken-word artist
- Kristin Halvorsen, Norwegian politician
- Rex Hudler, Tempe AZ, outfielder (NY Yankees, California Angels)
Famous Divorces
Christopher Plummer
Actress Tammy Grimes (26) divorces actor Christopher Plummer (30) after 4 years of marriage
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About September 2, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
