Historical Events
- 2nd San Diego Comic-Con International opens at U.S. Grant Hotel
- EAA Convention moves from Rockford Ill to Oshkosh, Wi
Baseball Record
Future Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Stargell smacks 3 doubles and 2 homers in a 20-10 Pirates win v Braves at Atlanta Stadium
- KTSD TV channel 10 in Pierre, SD (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- David James, English footballer, born in Welwyn Garden City, England
- José Luis Dolgetta, Venezuelan soccer forward (20 caps; Carabobo FC), born in Valencia, Venezuela (d. 2023)
- Quentin Coryatt, American NFL linebacker (Indianapolis Colts), born in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Famous Deaths
- Frances Farmer, American actress (Son of Fury, Flowing Gold, Among the Living), dies from esophageal cancer at 56
- Otto Heinrich Warburg, German physician (Nobel-1931), dies at 86
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About August 1, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
