What Happened on July 1, 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernard Laporte, French Rugby Union coach (France 1999-2007), born in Rodez, France
  • Pol Burton, British rock drummer (Transvision Vamp - "Baby I Don't Care"; "I Want Your Love"), born in UK
  • Theresa Lynn, American actress (Orgasm Girl-Private Parts), born in Louisville, Kentucky

Famous Deaths

  • Pierre Monteux, French-American conductor (Boston Symphony, 1919-24; Concertgebouw, 1924–34; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris, 1929–38; San Francisco Symphony, 1936–52, London Symphony, 1961-64), dies at 89
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About July 1, 1964

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Get Around - The Beach Boys
  • UK #1 Song: It's Over - Roy Orbison