Historical Events
Muhammad Ali
Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to "Muhammad Ali", calling his former title a "slave name"
- Constantine succeeds Paul I as king of Greece
- Tom O'Hara runs world record mile (3:56.4)
Famous Birthdays
- Madonna Wayne Gacy [Stephen Bier, Jr.], American musician (Marilyn Manson), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Reniet Vrieze, Dutch rock singer and guitarist (Pilgrims - "White Men"), born in the Netherlands
Famous Divorces
Elizabeth Taylor
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 4th divorce from American entertainer Eddie Fisher, after nearly 5 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Edward Van Sloan, American actor (Frankenstein, Dracula), dies at 81
- King Paul I, King of Greece (1947-64), dies at 62
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About March 6, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
#1 Song: Anyone Who Had A Heart - Cilla Black
