What Happened on September 11, 1964

Historical Events

Music History

Beatles guitarist George Harrison forms Mornyork Ltd music publishing company

  • Gillette's 20 year contract with Madison Square Garden & ABC to televise fights for free ends as Dick Tiger defeats Don Fullmer at Cleve Auditorium

Famous Birthdays

  • Ellis Burks, American baseball outfielder (Colorado Rockies), born in Vicksburg, Mississippi
  • Eric Thomas, American NFL cornerback (Denver Broncos), born in Tucson, Arizona
  • Victor Wooten, American Grammy Award-winning jazz-fusion, funk, and bluegrass bass guitarist and producer (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones), born in Mountain Home, Idaho

About September 11, 1964

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
  • UK #1 Song: You Really Got Me - The Kinks