Historical Events
- KOTA TV channel 3 in Rapid City, SD (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: American Tony Trabert beats Kurt Nielsen of Denmark 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 for his only Wimbledon success
Famous Birthdays
- Keith Whitley, American country music singer ("Don't Close Your Eyes"), born in Ashland, Kentucky (d. 1989)
Li Keqiang (67 years old)
Chinese Premier of the State Council and China's head of government, born in Dingyuan County, Anhui Province
- Mike Rossman, American boxer (world light-heavyweight champion 1978-79), born in Turnersville, New Jersey
About July 1, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
