Historical Events
Is This America?
Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer speaks at the US Democratic National Convention about her terrifying experiences with voter registration as a Black woman in Mississippi [1]
- Guinee, Liberia & Ivory Coast form joint market
- Supreme's "Where Did Our Love Go" reaches #1
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Evason, Canadian NHL player (Calgary Flames), born in Thompson, Manitoba
Mats Wilander (59 years old)
Swedish tennis player (7-time Grand Slam winner), born in Växjö, Sweden
About August 22, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
#1 Song: Have I The Right - Honeycombs
