Historical Events
- Britain, USA and USSR sign nuclear test ban treaty
- Craig Breedlove sets world land speed record of 407.477 mph in Spirit of America at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
Famous Birthdays
- James Wilder, American actor (Scorchers, Zombie High, Murder 1), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Mike Nocito, American rocker (Johnny Hates Jazz), born in Wiesbaden, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Salvador Bacarisse, Spanish composer, dies at 64
About August 5, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fingertips - Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Sweets For My Sweet - Searchers
