Historical Events
- US launches Mariner 3 toward Mars; no data returned
Famous Deaths
- (Edwin) "Buddy" Cole, American jazz and session pianist, Hammond organist, orchestra leader, and composer ("Truth Or Consequences"), dies at 47
- Alexander Uriah Boskovich, Israeli composer, dies at 57
- Lansdale Sasscer, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 5th District (b. 1893)
- Mabel Lucie Attwell, English children's author and illustrator, dies at 85
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About November 5, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Baby Love - The Supremes
- #1 Song: (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw