What Happened on June 22, 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Brenneman, actress (Janice-NYPD Blue), born in New London, Connecticut

Dan Brown (59 years old)

American author of thriller fiction (The Da Vinci Code), born in Exeter, New Hampshire

  • Dicky Barrett, American rock and ska singer (Mighty Mighty Bosstones), and TV announcer (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 2004-2022), born in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Greg Anderson, NBA forward/center (San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks)
  • Kevin Sargeant, English rock drummer (Thrashing Doves - "Reprobate's Hymn"), keyboardist, and film and television score composer, born in Fulham, England
  • Mark Royals, NFL punter (New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions)
  • Mike Edwards, British rock vocalist (Jesus Jones - "The Devil You Know"), born in Wiltshire, England
  • Tommy Cunningham, Scottish drummer (Wet Wet Wet - "Wishing I Was"), born in Drumchapel, Scotland

Famous Deaths

  • Havank [Hans van der Kallen], Dutch thriller and mystery writer (St Eustache; Shade), dies at 60
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About June 22, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter And Gordon
  • UK #1 Song: It's Over - Roy Orbison