Historical Events
- 32nd All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 3-1 at D.C. Stadium, Washington
- All star MVP: Maury Wills (LA Dodgers)
Event of Interest
Martin Luther King Jr. arrested during demonstration in Georgia
Martin Luther King Jr.
- Telstar, 1st geosynchronous communications satellite, launched
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Saxon, NFL punter (Minnesota Vikings)