Historical Events
- "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1
- Charges against 53 of the 76 Africans detained after the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa are dropped
- South Kasai secedes from the Congo.
Famous Birthdays
- Cheyne Horan, Australian surfer (World C'ship runner-up 1978, 79, 81, 82), born in Sydney, Australia
- Ulrich Maly, German politician
Famous Deaths
- Danton Walker, American columnist (Broadway Spotlight), dies at 61
About August 8, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 1 month and 27 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
