Historical Events
- 1st football game at Shea Stadium, Jets defeat Denver 30-6
World Record
American long jumper Ralph Boston sets then world record 27' 4 1⁄4" (8.34m) at Los Angeles, California
- Canyonlands National Park is designated as a National Park.
A Fistful of Dollars
Film that started Spaghetti Western genre "A Fistful of Dollars" premieres, directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood in his first leading role
Famous Birthdays
- Dieter Hecking, German football player and manager, born in Castrop-Rauxel, West Germany
- Greig Oliver, Scottish rugby union scrum-half (3 Tests) and coach (development officer Munster Rugby), born in Hawick, Scotland (d. 2023)
About September 12, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
#1 Song: You Really Got Me - The Kinks
