Historical Events
- After just 3 seasons in MLB the Houston Colt .45s change name of the team to Astros; owners say move signals a step into the future for the franchise and the city of Houston
King Speaks With Hoover
Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to J. Edgar Hoover about his slander campaign
Famous Birthdays
- Salvatore Schillaci [Totò], Italian soccer striker (16 caps; Messina, Juventus), born in Palermo, Italy
Famous Deaths
- J. B. S. Haldane, British-Indian geneticist (primordial soup theory), dies at 72
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About December 1, 1964
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ringo - Lorne Greene
#1 Song: Little Red Rooster - The Rolling Stones
