Historical Events
- 27th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Baltimore 32, All-Stars 7 (70,000)
- Echo 1, 1st communications satellite, is launched by NASA
- Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 8.21m
- USAF Major Robert M White takes X-15 to an altitude of 41,600 m
Famous Birthdays
- Laurent Fignon, French cyclist (1983 & 1984 Tour de France), born in Paris (d. 2010)
- Morty Black, heavy metal rocker (TNT-7 Seas)
1960 Highlights
About August 12, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
