What Happened on November 28, 1964

Historical Events

  • 1965 NFL Draft: Tucker Frederickson from Auburn University first pick by New York Giants
  • CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: BC Lions defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 34-24; BC's Bill Munsey scores 2 touchdowns in the 3rd quarter, one on offence and another on defence
  • France performs underground nuclear test at Ecker Algeria
  • Mariner 4 launched; 1st probe to fly by Mars

Famous Birthdays

  • Cornelia Guest, debutante (Debutante's Guide to Life)
  • Jesse Cook, French Canadian jazz-flamenco guitarist (Free Fall), born in Paris, France
  • John Burkett, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star, NL wins leader 1993 SF Giants; All Star 2001 Atlanta Braves), born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania
  • Michael Bennet, American politician (Senator-D-Colorado 2009-), born in New Delhi, India

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Meredith, American actor (Court of Last Resort), dies at 70
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About November 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Leader Of The Pack - The Shangri-Las
  • UK #1 Song: Little Red Rooster - The Rolling Stones