What Happened on February 2, 1964

Historical Events

Baseball Hall of Fame

Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame - Red Faber, Burleigh Grimes, Tim Keefe, Heinie Manush, John Montgomery Ward, & Miller Huggins

  • GI Joe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy
  • Sjoukje Dijkstra (Netherlands) wins Olympic gold for figure skating

Famous Birthdays

  • Laura Poitras, American documentary film maker (Citizenfour - Academy Award Best Docu), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Maria Gazia Chiuri, Italian fashion designer (Christian Dior), born in Rome, Italy

About February 2, 1964

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Needles And Pins - Searchers