Historical Events
- Indonesian paratroopers lands in Malaysia
Famous Birthdays
Keanu Reeves (59 years old)
Canadian actor (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure; The Matrix), and rock bassist (Dogstar), born in Beirut, Lebanon
Famous Deaths
- Alvin York, American World War I soldier who led a famed attack on a German machine gun nest (Medal of Honor), dies at 76
- Francisco Craveiro Lopes, 12th President of Portugal (1951-58), dies at 70
- Glenn Albert Black, American archaeologist, dies at 64
- Morris Ankrum, American actor (Kronos, Earth vs Flying Saucers), dies at 67
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About September 2, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 3 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: Have I The Right - Honeycombs
