Historical Events
Film Premier
"La Strada" directed by Federico Fellini premieres at the Venice Film Festival starring Anthony Quinn

Federico Fellini
- 68th U.S. Women's National Championship: Doris Hart beats Louise Brough Clapp (6-8, 6-1, 8-6)
Tennis Open
74th U.S. Men's National Championship: Vic Seixas beats Rex Hartwig (3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4)

Vic Seixas
- US plane shot down above Siberia
- WINS NYC begins playing rock n roll with Alan Freed Show
- Yankees use a record 10 pinch hitters