What Happened on March 30, 1964

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Astronaut John Glenn withdraws from Ohio senate race

Famous Birthdays

  • Corey Millen, Canadian NHL center (Calgary Flames), born in Cloquet
  • Dave Ellett, American NHL defenseman (Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Ian Ziering, American actor (Beverly Hills 90210), born in West Orange, New Jersey

Tracy Chapman (59 years old)

American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter ("Fast Car"; "Give Me One Reason"), born in Cleveland, Ohio

  • Vlado Bozinovski, Australian former footballer
Born in 1964

Famous Deaths

  • Nellallitea "Nella" Larsen [Nellie Walker], African-American Harlem Renaissance novelist (Quicksand, Passing), dies at 72
  • Willem Andriessen, Dutch composer and pianist (Beethoven), dies at 76
1964 Highlights

About March 30, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles