Historical Events
- Gilroy Roberts becomes first US chief engraver to retire (than die)
Music History
Ringo Starr passes his driving test
Famous Birthdays
- (Priscilla) "CeCe" Winans (Love), American 23-time Dove and 12-time Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Alan Igglesden, English cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 6 wickets; 4 ODIs; Kent CCC), born in Farnborough, England (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Hodge, NYU professor (Answers for Americans), dies at 69
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About October 8, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison And The Candy Men
#1 Song: Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
