What Happened on March 18, 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Alex Caffi, Italian racecar driver

Bonnie Blair (60 years old)

American speed skater (Olympic 5 gold/bronze 1988, 92, 94), born in Champaign, Illinois

  • Courtney Pine, British jazz saxophonist (Jazz Warriors), born in London, England
  • Paul Elliott, English footballer
  • Rozalla [Miller], Zambian electronic dance music performer, born in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia

Famous Deaths

Norbert Wiener (1894-1964)

American mathematician who founded cybernetics, dies of a heart attack at 69

  • Sigfrid Edström, Swedish sports official (4th President International Olympic Committee 1952-64), dies at 93
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About March 18, 1964

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: She Loves You - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Little Children - Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas