Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Byron De La Beckwith arrested for the murder of civil rights activist Medger Evers, found guilty 30 yr later
Baseball Record
Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning hurls a perfect game as Philadelphia beats the New York Mets, 6-0 on Fathers Day at Shea Stadium
- Three civil rights workers, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney, disappear after being released from a Mississippi jail, later found murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan
- UEFA European Championship Final, Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain: Marcelino scores the winner as Spain beats Soviet Union, 2-1
Famous Birthdays
- David Morrissey, British actor (State of Play; The Walking Dead), born in Liverpool, England
- Doug Savant, American actor (Matt Fielding-Melrose Place), born in Burbank, California
- Kari Kennell, American actress (Eric's Revenge) and Playboy playmate (Feb, 1988), born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Sammi Davis-Voss, English actress (Hope & Glory), born in Kidderminster England
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Goodman, US civil rights activist, murdered at 20
- James Chaney, US civil rights activist, murdered at 21
- Michael Schwerner, American civil rights activist, murdered at 21
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About June 21, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter And Gordon
#1 Song: It's Over - Roy Orbison
