What Happened on August 13, 1964

Historical Events

  • 1st broadcast by Trans World Radio on Bonaire

Famous Birthdays

  • Debi Mazar, American actress (Civil Wars, Little Man Tate, LA Law), born in Queens, New York
  • Hank Cheyne, American actor (Sunset Beach), born in Santa Maria, California
  • Ian Haugland, Norwegian heavy metal drummer (Europe - "The Final Countdown"), born in Storslett, Nordreisa, Norway
  • Jay Buhner, American MLB outfielder (Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees), born in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Tom Prince, American MLB catcher (LA Dodgers), born in Kankakee, Illinois
Born in 1964

Famous Deaths

  • Peter Anthony Allen is the last person executed (for murder) in England and the United Kingdom at Walton Prison, Liverpool
1964 Highlights

About August 13, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
  • UK #1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann