What Happened on September 22, 1964

Historical Events

  • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." premieres starring Robert Vaughn and David McCallum on NBC-TV: open channel D
  • Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiddler on the Roof" with Zero Mostel, opens at the Imperial Theater (later transferring to the Majestic, and then the Broadway), NYC; runs for 3,242 performances and winning 9 Tony Awards

Famous Birthdays

  • Marq Torien, American hard rocker (Bullet Boys - "For Love of Money"), born in Los Angeles, California

About September 22, 1964

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison And The Candy Men
  • UK #1 Song: I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits