Historical Events
- -27) race riot in Rochester, New York, 4 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Banana Yoshimoto [Mahoko Yoshimoto], Japanese author (Kitchen), born in Tokyo, Japan
Barry Bonds (59 years old)
American baseball left fielder (MLB home-run record [762], 7 x NL MVP), born in Riverside, California
Famous Deaths
- Erwin Finlay-Freundlich, British astronomer (theory of relativity), dies at 79
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About July 24, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rag Doll - The 4 Seasons Featuring the "Sound of Frankie Valli"
#1 Song: A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
