What Happened on May 24, 1964

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
Born in 1964

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

  • US #1 Song: Love Me Do - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: You're My World - Cilla Black