Historical Events
Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show
1st appearance of the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from New York; broadcast draws 73.7 million television viewers
- G.I. Joe “action figure” introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York
- Hanumant Singh scores 105 India v England on debut at Delhi
- IX Winter Olympic Games close in Innsbruck, Austria
- NYC news anchor Jim Jenson's 1st appearance on WCBS-TV
Famous Birthdays
- Rachel Bolan [James Southworth], American musician and songwriter (Skid Row), born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Willie Bryant, American jazz singer, bandleader, and disc jockey (Sugar Hill Times), dies of a heart attack at 55
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About February 9, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
#1 Song: Needles And Pins - Searchers
