What Happened on March 11, 1964

Historical Events

Golden Globes

21st Golden Globes: The Cardinal, Sidney Poitier, & Leslie Caron win

  • Gene Roddenberry brings together a 16-page pitch for the original Star Trek series

Famous Birthdays

  • Emma Chambers, British actress (The Vicar of Dibley, Notting Hill), born in Doncaster, England (d. 2018)
  • Julia Gomelskaya, Ukrainian composer, born in Sartov, USSR (d. 2016)
  • Raimo Helminen, Tampere FIN, hockey forward (Team Finland, Olympic bronze 1998)
  • Shane Richie, British actor (EastEnders, Flushed Away), born in Harlesden, London
  • Vinnie Paul, American drummer (Pantera), born in Abilene, Texas (d. 2018)

About March 11, 1964

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Anyone Who Had A Heart - Cilla Black