What Happened on January 6, 1964

Historical Events

  • Charlie Finlay announces he wants to move KC A's to Louisville
  • Rolling Stones' 1st tour of England as headline act: The Ronettes and The Swinging Blue Jeans open for them

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Scaramucci, American financier and White House Communications Director (10 days in 2017), born in Long Island, New York
  • Charles Haley, NFL defensive end (Dallas Cowboys), born in Gladys, Virginia
  • Henry Maske, German boxer, born in Treuenbrietzen, Germany
  • Jacqueline Moore, American wrestler, born in Dallas, Texas
  • Mark O'Toole, English musician (Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax"), born in Liverpool, England
  • Rafael Vidal, Venezuelan athlete, born in Caracas, Venezuela (d. 2005)
  • Yuri, Mexican actress and singer, born in Veracruz, Mexico

Famous Deaths

  • Edgar Maass, German/American author (Verdun), dies at 67
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About January 6, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles