Historical Events
- Launch of Transit 4a, with 1st nuclear power supply (SNAP-3)
Baseball Record
SF outfielder Willie Mays becomes the 4th player in MLB history with 3 or more home runs twice in one season with a 10th inning blast in Giants 8-7 win over the Phillies in Philadelphia
- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) calls for South Africa's withdrawal at the Geneva Conference in protest of the racial policies of the South African government
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Hetson, American punk-rock guitarist (Circle Jerks), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Kimberlin Brown, American actress (Sheila Carter-The Young and The Restless), born in Hayward, California
- Sharon Lawrence [Sharon Elizabeth], American actress (NYPD Blue, Fired Up), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
About June 29, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Quarter To Three - U.S. Bonds
#1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
