Historical Events
- 1st nuclear-powered lighthouse begins operations (Chesapeake Bay)
- Fire in Belgian resort kills 19
- US begin intelligence flights above Laos
Famous Birthdays
- Annabel Schofield, Welsh actress (Laurel Ellis-Dallas), born in Llanelli, Wales
- Carolyn Lawrence, American actress and voice actress (SpongeBob SquarePants), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Nancy Daus, American professional wrestler (d. 2007)
- Tommy Albelin, Swedish NHL defenceman (Calgary Flames), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- James Franck, German-born American physicist (Nobel Prize for Physics 1925), dies at 81
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About May 21, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Guy - Mary Wells
#1 Song: Juliet - Four Pennies
