What Happened on March 20, 1964

Historical Events

  • ESRO established, European Space Research Organization

Famous Birthdays

  • Natacha Atlas, Egyptian-Belgian world music and electro-pop fusion singer (Transglobal Underground), born in Brussels, Belgium
  • Ruth Davidon, rower (Olympic 6th 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland

Famous Deaths

Brendan Behan (1923-1964)

Irish author and poet (Borstal Boy, The Hostage), dies at 41

  • Jean Rogister, Belgian virtuoso violist and composer, dies at 84
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About March 20, 1964

Day of the Week: Friday
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