What Happened on August 23, 1964

Historical Events

  • St Louis Cardinals are 11 games back in NL; go on win Baseball World Series, 4-3 v New York Yankees

Famous Birthdays

  • Johan Bruyneel, Belgian road racing cyclist, born in Izegem, Belgium
  • Kong Hee, Singaporean founder and Senior Pastor of the City Harvest movement in Asia
  • Ray Ferraro, Canadian ice hockey center (Hartford Whalers, New York Islanders) and broadcaster (TSN Radio, TSN, NBCSN), born in Trail, British Columbia

About August 23, 1964

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: Have I The Right - Honeycombs