Historical Events
The Addams Family
TV sitcom series "The Addams Family", starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, and Ted Cassidy premieres on ABC; runs for two seasons
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Holly Robinson, American actress (21 Jump Street), born in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Luca Belcastro, Italian classical music composer (La speranza si torce), born in Como, Italy
- Marco Masini, Italian pop singer-songwriter and pianist ("Disperato"l "Perché lo fai"), born in Florence, Italy
Famous Weddings
- Greek King Constantine II marries Danish princess Anne-Marie
Famous Deaths
- Clive Bell, English art critic, dies at 83
- J. Frank Dobie, American folklorist and newspaper columnist, dies at 75
- Sean O'Casey, Irish playwright (The Plough and the Stars), dies at 84
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About September 18, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 18 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: I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits
