Historical Events
- "The Munsters" premieres on TV
- 1st Minuteman II ICBM was tested
Music History
Ringo Starr forms Brikley Building Company Ltd
- Willi Stoph succeeds Otto Great as Prime Minister of German Democratic Republic
Famous Birthdays
- Gene Watkins, American actor (James Walsh-As the World Turns), born in Waco, Texas
- Rafael Palmeiro, 1st baseman (Baltimore Orioles), born in Havana, Cuba
Famous Weddings
Jayne Mansfield
American actress Jayne Mansfield (31) weds American film producer and director Matt Cimber (28) in Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico; divorce in 1966
Famous Deaths
- Paul E. Kahle, German professor of oriental studies, dies at 89
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About September 24, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison And The Candy Men
#1 Song: I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits
