Historical Events
- 37th NFL Chicago All Star Game: Kansas City 24, All Stars 3 (69,940)
Black Tot Day
Black Tot Day: the last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy (started 1740)
- Chet Huntley retires from NBC, ends "Huntley-Brinkley Report"
- Daniel O'Hagan (19), a Catholic civilian, is shot dead by the British Army during a serious riot in the New Lodge Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Ahmad Akbarpour, Iranian writer (The Train of That Night), born in Chah Varz, Lamerd, Iran
- David Sacco, NHL left wing (Olympics 1994, Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Malden, Massachusetts
- Knut Holmann, Norwegian rower (Olympic gold 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Booker Ervin [Booker Telleferro Ervin II], American saxophonist (Charles Mingus), dies of kidney disease at 39
- Jimmy Conzelman, American Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, coach, team owner (Chicago Cardinals), dies at 72
- Walter Briggs Jr, American sports executive (owner Detroit Tigers 1952-56), dies at 58
About July 31, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
