Historical Events
- 33rd All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 9-4 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, MVP: Leon Wagner (LA Angels)
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Green, British Royal Air Force and 1st to break sound barrier on land, born in Atherstone, Warwickshire, England
- Jay Feaster, American National Hockey League executive, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Tom Pagnozzi, American baseball catcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Tucson, Arizona
- Vladimir Dezhurov, Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-21), born in Yavas, Mordovia, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Myron McCormick, American actor (China Girl, Jigsaw), dies of cancer at 54
1962 Highlights
About July 30, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: I Remember You - Frank Ifield
