What Happened on February 28, 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Djamolidine Abdoujaparov, Uzbekistan road cyclist (Tour de France points winner 1991, 93-4), born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Rihards Dubra, Latvian composer, primarily of sacred choral works, born in Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union (now Latvia)

Famous Deaths

  • Dirk Filarski, Dutch painter and lithographer (Bergen School), dies at 78se
  • Gus Lesnevich, American light heavyweight boxing champ (1947 fighter of year), dies at 49
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About February 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Anyone Who Had A Heart - Cilla Black