What Happened on November 11, 1964

Historical Events

  • Murray Schisgal's stage comedy "Luv", directed by Miks Nichols and starring Alan Arkin and Eli Wallach, opens at the Booth Theatre, later transferring to the Broadhurst, and then the Helen Hayes, NYC; runs for 901 performances, winning 3 Tony Awards

Famous Birthdays

  • Anabel Alonso, Spanish actress (7 Vidas), born in Barakaldo, Spain

Calista Flockhart (59 years old)

American actress (Ally McBeal), born in Freeport, Illinois

  • Philip McKeon, American actor (Tommy-Alice, Return to Horror High), born in Westbury, New York
  • Roberto Hernandez, Puerto Rican pitcher (Chicago White Sox), born in Santurce Puerto Rico

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Steuermann, Austrian American composer, dies at 72
  • H[enry] Beam Piper, American sci-fi author (4 Day Planet), dies at 60
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About November 11, 1964

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby Love - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison