Historical Events
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Paul VI publishes encyclical Ecclesiam Suam
- Prometheus, the world's oldest tree aged at least 4,862 years old, is accidentally cut down in Nevada, USA
Famous Birthdays
- (Gary) "Moosie" Drier, American actor (Laugh-in; The Bob Newhart Show; American Hot Wax), and theatre director, born in Chicago, Illinois
- John Mooney, American kayaker (World C'ship gold K-2 200m 1995), born in Seattle, Washington
- Lisa Boyle, actress (Showgirls), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Robert Mimbs, CFL running back (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Famous Deaths
- Cedric Hardwicke, British stage actor (Rope; Suspicion; Peter Pan; Richard III), dies at 71
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About August 6, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
