Historical Events
- 31st MLB All Star Game (2nd), Fenway Park, Boston: First tie in history; called due to rain after 9 innings with the score, 1–1
- Israel welcomes its one millionth immigrant
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Olympia Fields CC: Jerry Barber wins his only major title in a Monday 18-hole playoff with Don January (67-68)
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Hinton, American NFL guard (Indianapolis Colts), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Jesse Harper, American College Football HOF coach (Notre Dame 57–17–7 [football; 67–29 [basketball]; 88–53–1 [baseball]), dies at 77
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About July 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Well I Ask You - Eden Kane
