What Happened on June 18, 1964

Historical Events

  • African Groundnut Council forms in Dakar

Famous Birthdays

  • Uday Hussein, Iraqi politician, administrator, murderer, and eldest son of Saddam Hussein, born in Baghdad, Iraq (d. 2003)

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander Shamil'yevich Melik-Pashayev, Georgian conductor and composer (Bol’shoy Theatre, 1931-62), dies at 58
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About June 18, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
  • UK #1 Song: You're My World - Cilla Black