What Happened on September 28, 1964

Historical Events

  • 53rd Davis Cup: Australia beats USA in Cleveland (3-2)
  • Suriname governor A Currie resigns

Famous Birthdays

Janeane Garofalo (59 years old)

American comedienne (SNL, Truth about Cats & Dogs), born in Newton, New Jersey

  • Paul Jewell, English football manager
  • Susan Walters, American actress (Lorna-Loving, Mary Beth-Dear John), born in Atlanta, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • George Dyson, English musician and composer, dies at 81
  • Harpo Marx [Adolph], American actor and comedian (Marx brothers), dies at 75
  • Mikhail Svetlov, Russian poet and writer, dies at 61
  • Nacio Herb Brown, American composer (Singin' In The Rain), dies at 68
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About September 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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