Historical Events
- Mildred Sampson of New Zealand runs female world marathon record 3:19:33 in Auckland, New Zealand
Sports History
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Curt Flood gets 8 straight hits in a doubleheader split against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Arias, American tennis player (French Open mixed doubles 1981 [Andrea Jaeger]) and broadcaster (ESPN, Tennis Channel, NBC, Rogers Sportsnet, CBC), born in Buffalo, New York
- Nigel Redman, English rugby union lock (20 caps; Bath), born in Cardiff, Wales
Famous Deaths
- Jack Pennick, American actor (Lady From Louisiana), dies at 68
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About August 16, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
#1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
