Historical Events
Baseball Record
Mickey Mantle switch-hits HR record 10th & final time in a game with one going up 502 feet
- Race riot in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Ian Fleming, English author (James Bond novels), dies at 56
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About August 12, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
#1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
