What Happened on June 25, 1964

Historical Events

  • Prince A Taylor becomes first African American methodist bishop (NJ)
  • WMCA (NYC) plays Beatles' Hard Days Night Album (10 days prior to its scheduled release date), they decide to release it June 26th

Famous Birthdays

  • Dell Curry, American basketball guard and broadcaster (NBA Sixth Man of The Year 1994; Charlotte Hornets all-time points leader [9,839]), born in Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Emma Suárez, Spanish actress (El Perro del Hortelano), born in Madrid, Spain
  • Greg Raymer, American professional poker player, born in Minot, North Dakota
  • John McCrea, American singer and musician (Cake), born in Sacramento, California
  • Johnny Herbert, British race car driver (Le Mans 24 Hours, 1991), television announcer (Sky Sports F1), born in Brentwood, Essex, England
  • Phil Emery, Australian cricketer (NSW wicket-keeper, Australia 1994), born in St Ives, New South Wales, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • Gerrit Rietveld, Dutch architect and furniture designer (Sonsbeek Pavilion), dies at 76
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About June 25, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
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