Historical Events
Sports History
Cleveland running back Jim Brown runs for 149 yards in Browns' 30-17 win at Pittsburgh to become the first NFL player to exceed 10,000 yards career rushing
Sports History
Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda attempts an AFL record 68 passes (37 completions) in 24-10 loss v Buffalo Bills at War Memorial Stadium
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson passes for 435 yards and 6 TDs in 49-39 win over Denver Broncos at Municipal Stadium
- Vietcong-assault on airport Bien Hoa at Saigon
Famous Birthdays
- Daran Norris, American voice actor (The Fairly Odd Parents), born in Ferndale, Washington
- Kosala Kuruppuarachchi, Sri Lankan cricket spin bowler (2 Tests; best 5-44 1986), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Sophie B. Hawkins, American singer-songwriter ("Damn! I Wish I Was Your Lover"), born in New York, New York
Famous Deaths
- Henry "Doc" Carlson, American Basketball Hall of Fame collegiate coach (University of Pittsburgh, 1922-53: 367–248 [.597]), originated figure 8 play, dies at 70
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About November 1, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Love - The Supremes
#1 Song: (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw
