Historical Events
- Boston 2nd baseman Pete Runnels goes 6-for-7
- East Germany imposes a partial blockade on West Berlin
- US women's 4 x 100m medley relay team swims world record 4:41.1 to beat Australia and win the gold medal at the Rome Olympics; Lynn Burke, Patty Kempner, Carolyn Schuler & Chris von Saltza
Famous Birthdays
- Chalino Sánchez, Mexican musician, born in Alturas Del Sur Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico (d. 1992)
- Guy A. Lepage, Quebec humorist, television host and producer, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, American Medal of Honor recipient, born in Lincoln, Maine (d. 1993)
- Thom Tillis, American politician (Senator-R-North Carolina 2015-), born in Jacksonville, Florida
About August 30, 1960
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Apache - The Shadows
