Historical Events
- Kenneth Kaunda becomes the first President of Northern Rhodesia (Zambia)
- World's largest cheese (15,723 kg) manufactured in Wisconsin for New York's World Fair
Famous Birthdays
- Maria Ellingsen, Icelandic actress (Katrina-Santa Barbara), born in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Stojko Vrankovic, Croatian NBA center (LA Clippers), born in Drniš, Croatia
- Wayne Kirby, American baseball outfielder (Cleveland Indians, LA Dodgers), born in Williamsburg, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Marc Blitzstein, American opera and theater composer, librettist (The Cradle Will Rock), and translator (Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill works), killed by a sailor at 58
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About January 22, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: Glad All Over - Dave Clark Five
