What Happened on August 13, 1964

Historical Events

  • 1st broadcast by Trans World Radio on Bonaire

Famous Birthdays

  • Debi Mazar, American actress (Civil Wars, Little Man Tate, LA Law), born in Queens, New York
  • Hank Cheyne, American actor (Sunset Beach), born in Santa Maria, California
  • Ian Haugland, Norwegian heavy metal drummer (Europe - "The Final Countdown"), born in Storslett, Nordreisa, Norway
  • Jay Buhner, American MLB outfielder (Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees), born in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Tom Prince, American MLB catcher (LA Dodgers), born in Kankakee, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Peter Anthony Allen is the last person executed (for murder) in England and the United Kingdom at Walton Prison, Liverpool
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About August 13, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
  • UK #1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann