What Happened on December 10, 1964

Historical Events

First Nobel to British Woman

Dorothy Hodgkin is the first British woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on penicillin and vitamin B12

King Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize presented to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Oslo, Norway


Famous Birthdays

Bobby Flay (59 years old)

American celebrity chef, restaurateur and TV personality (Iron Chef America; Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction), born in New York City

  • Luis Polonia, Dominican MLB outfielder (NY Yanks, Orioles), born in Santiago City, Dominican Republic

About December 10, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles