Historical Events
- Eduardo Frei Montalva elected President of Chile
- NASA launches its 1st Orbital Geophysical Observatory (OGO-1)
- Scottish Forth Road Bridge opens (then the longest in Europe)
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Weiner, American politician (Rep-NY 1999-2011) and sex offender, born in New York City
- René Pape, German opera singer (bass), born in Dresden, East Germany
- Tomas Sandström, Swedish ice hockey right wing (Stanley Cup 1997 Detroit Red Wings; NHL All-Star 1988, 91; NY Rangers, LA Kings), born in Jakobstad, Finland
Famous Deaths
- Werner Bergengruen, Baltic German writer (Der Großtyrann und das Gericht), dies at 71
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About September 4, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 24 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: You Really Got Me - The Kinks
