Historical Events
Music History
Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 9th String quartet
Event of Interest
Jawaharlal Nehru cremated in New Delhi
- Palestine National Congress forms the PLO in Jerusalem
- Unmanned Apollo 2 Saturn test launched into Earth orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Armon Gilliam, American NBA forward, 1987-2000 (Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, NJ Nets, and 3 other teams), and college coach, 2001-05 (Penn State), born in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania (d. 2011)
- Beth Herr, American tennis star, born in Middletown, Ohio
- Jeff Fenech, Australian boxer
Famous Deaths
- John Finley Williamson, American choral conductor (Westminster Choir College, 1920-58), dies at 76
1964 Highlights
About May 28, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 10 months
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