Historical Events
- Buster Mathis beats future world heavyweight champion Joe Frazer on points at trials in Flushing, NY to qualify for US Olympic boxing team; Mathis injures thumb, replaced by Frazier who wins gold medal
Famous Birthdays
- Earl Charles Spencer, English peer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, born in London, England
- Jeff Schwarz, American baseball pitcher (California Angels, Chicago White Sox)
- Joseph Sinnott Edwards, murderer (FBI Most Wanted List), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Paul W Richards, astronaut, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Rudy Lewis, American pop vocalist (The Drifters - "Up On The Roof"; "On Broadway), dies of a probable drug overdose at 27
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About May 20, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Guy - Mary Wells
#1 Song: Juliet - Four Pennies
