What Happened on December 28, 1964

Historical Events

The Execution of Stepan Razin

Premiere of Dmitri Shostakovich's cantata "The Execution of Stepan Razin"

"Doctor Zhivago" Filming Begins

Principal filming on film "Doctor Zhivago" begins


Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Sinek, American ice dancer (& Beata Handra-1997 Pac Coast Sr 3rd), born in Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Maite Zúñiga, Spanish athlete, born in Eibar, Spain

Famous Deaths

  • Dave Bowman, American jazz and studio pianist (Jack Teagarden; Bud Freeman; Perry Como), dies in a car accident at 50
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About December 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles