Historical Events
World Record
American long jumper Ralph Boston sets then world record 27' 3½" (8.31m) at Kingston, Jamaica
- Fred Trueman takes 300th Test Cricket wicket (Neil Hawke)
Sports History
Mayor Richard M. Daley declares "Ernie Banks Day" in Chicago
- MLB Philadelphia Phillies turn triple-play in 8-1 over Mets at Shea Stadium, NYC
- Race riot in Dixmoor, Illinois - a suburb of Chicago
- WEWS-TV in Cleveland, Ohio first airs "The Big 5 Show", a teen dance and music program later syndicated as "Upbeat"
Famous Birthdays
Melinda Gates (59 years old)
American philanthropist and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, born in Dallas, Texas
About August 15, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 12 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
