Historical Events
- 14th Berlin International Film Festival: "Dry Summer" wins the Golden Bear
- Blacks & Whites riot over racial segregation in St Augustine
- Moise Tsjombe forms government in Congo
Famous Birthdays
- Pamela Wright, Scottish golfer (US Open 9-hole record with 30 1994), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Zeng Jinlian, Chinese tallest woman ever recorded (2.46m, 8'1"), born in Hunan, China (d. 1982)
Famous Deaths
- Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian hockey executive, dies at 74
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About June 26, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter And Gordon
#1 Song: It's Over - Roy Orbison
