Historical Events
- Cincinnati Reds slugger Tony Perez becomes 1st to hitter to launch a HR into the red seats at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sports History
Future Baseball HOF pitcher Jim Bunning becomes second Cy Young Award winner to win 100 games in both NL and AL, as his Philadelphia Phillies beat Astros 6-5 at Astrodome in Houston, Texas
- Two Royal Ulster Constabulary officers are killed by the Irish Republican Army when they set off a booby trap bomb planted in a car near Crossmaglen, County Armagh
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Bell, Welsh guitarist, bassist (Ride; Oasis; Hurricane #1), singer-songwriter,a nd record producer, born in Cardiff, Wales
About August 11, 1970
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 27 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
