Historical Events
- Malta becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
- The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the world's first Mach 3 bomber, makes its maiden flight from Palmdale, California
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Villa, NFL guard (KC Chiefs)
- Jorge Drexler, Uruguayan pop singer and composer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
- Jim Koethe, American reporter for the Dallas Times Herald, investigated death of John F. Kennedy, strangled
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About September 21, 1964
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison And The Candy Men
- #1 Song: I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits