Historical Events
- 26th Venice Film Festival: "Sandra" directed by Luchino Visconti wins Golden Lion
Famous Birthdays
Marlee Matlin (58 years old)
American actress and the only deaf performer to win an Academy Award (Children of Lesser God), born in Morton Grove, Illinois
- Reggie Miller, American NBA guard, 1987-2005 (Indiana Pacers; Olympic gold, 1996), born in Riverside, California
About August 24, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
