Historical Events
- 18th Tony Awards: "Luther" (play) & "Hello, Dolly!" (musical) win
Sports History
Longest HR (471') in Baltimore Memorial Stadium (Harmon Killebrew, Minnesota Twins)
- Panic in Lima Peru soccer stadium, kills 300
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
The Beatles' 4th appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", features an interview and pre-recorded performance of "You Can't Do That"
1964 History
Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Moorhouse, British 100m breaststroker (Olympic gold 1988), born in Bradford, England
- Elizabeth McColgan, British running star (world record 5 km indoor), born in Dundee, Scotland
- Pat Verbeek, Canadian NHL forward, 1982-2002 (New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, and 3 other teams; Team Canada), and executive (Detroit Red Wings), born in Sarnia, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Louis Alan Hazeltine, American inventor (neutrodyne circuit, making radio possible), dies at 77
1964 Highlights
About May 24, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Love Me Do - The Beatles
- #1 Song: You're My World - Cilla Black