Historical Events
Music History
3-day Atlantic City Pop Festival opens at the Atlantic City Race Course in Hamilton Township, New Jersey; performers include: Procol Harum; Joni Mitchell; Chicago; Santana; Little Richard; Booker T and the MG's; Sir Douglas Quintet; Janis Joplin; Jefferson Airplane, B.B. King; The Byrds; Creedence Clearwater Revival; Tim Buckley; Hugh Masekela; Dr. John; and The Mothers of Invention; attendance estimated at 110,000
- 36th Chicago Charities College All-Star Game: NY Jets 26, All-Stars 24 (74,208)
- Mariner 6 sends close-up photos of Mars
Famous Birthdays
- David Wain, American actor and director (Wet Hot American Summer), born in Shaker Heights, Ohio
- Graham Thorpe, English cricketer (England LHB Century on Test debut 1993), born in Farnham, Surrey, England
About August 1, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
