Historical Events
- Australian driver Jack Brabham clinches his second consecutive F1 World Drivers Championship by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix at Boavista
- UN peace-keeping troops deployed to the Republic of Congo
Famous Birthdays
- Broderick Thompson, American NFL offensive lineman (Denver Broncos), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- Cecilia Gasdia, Italian soprano, born in Verona, Italy
- Fred Roberts, American NBA forward (LA Lakers), born in Provo, Utah
Sarah Brightman (63 years old)
British stage actress and singer (Phantom of the Opera), born in Berkhamsted, England
Born in 1960
Famous Deaths
- Fred Clarke, American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder and manager (Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates; World Series 1909 [PP]), dies at 87
About August 14, 1960
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Please Don't Tease - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
