Famous Birthdays
Richie Sambora (63 years old)
American guitarist (Bon Jovi), boyfriend of Cher, and Heather Locklear, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
- Suzanne Vega, American folk-rock singer-songwriter ("Luka"; "Tom's Diner"), born in Santa Monica, California
Famous Deaths
- (Rossiere) "Shadow" Wilson, American jazz drummer (Thelonious Monk), dies of meningitis at 39
- Charlie Parker, English cricketer (3,776 1st-class wickets, 2nd best ever; legend Gloucs SLA, but 2-32 in only Test), dies at 76
1959 Highlights
About July 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
