Historical Events
- KWIH TV channel 44 in Winona, MN (IND) begins broadcasting
- Mariner 6 makes its closest approach to planet Mars at 3410 km
- National Guard mobilizes in racial disturbances in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth D. Schisler, American politician, born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Loren Dean, actor (Billy Bathgate, Say Anything), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Richard Griffith, NFL tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Rudolf Martin, German actor (Anton-All My Children), born in Berlin, Germany
About July 31, 1969
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
