Historical Events
- Joe Orton's play "Entertaining Mr Sloan" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Dana Hill [Goetz], American actress (2 of Us, Shoot the Moon), born in Van Nuys California,
- Kim Oden, US Olympic volleyball player (NCAA Play of Decade-80s), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- Mike McGruder, American NFL cornerback (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Harold Morris, American pianist and composer, dies at 74
1964 Highlights
About May 6, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hello, Dolly! - Louis Armstrong And The All Stars
- #1 Song: Don't Throw Your Love Away - Searchers