What Happened on September 15, 1964

Historical Events

  • Final edition of socialist British newspaper "Daily Herald"
  • The Beatles play at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio; police stop show during third song as some of the crowd climbed on the stage, after a 10 minute delay, and warning audience to stay seated, the concert resumed with the.

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Landenberger, Australian tornado sailor (Olympic bronze 1992, 96)
  • Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein [Paul Caiafa], American musician, former guitarist for horror punk band The Misfits, born in Lodi, New Jersey
  • Róbert Fico, Slovak Prime minister (2006-10, 2012-18, 2023-), born in Topoľčany, Czechoslovakia
  • Ryoko Kikuchi, Japanese cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-11) and reporter, born in Zama City, Kanagawa, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Dower, South African cricketer (1 Test South Africa v England 1898, scored 0 & 9), dies at 88
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About September 15, 1964

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 20 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