Historical Events
- Bunning continues pitching perfectly to NY Mets until 2 outs in 5th, when Joe Christopher beats out a bunt. He totals 15 innings
Famous Birthdays
Brett Hull (59 years old)
Canadian-American NHL right wing (8-time All Star, 2-time Stanley Cup winner), born in Belleville, Ontario
- Hoda Kotb, American television news anchor (Dateline NBC), born in Norman, Oklahoma
- Yuri Khmylev, Russian NHL left wing (Buffalo Sabres), born in Moscow, Russia
About August 9, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 18 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
