Historical Events
- Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Syria form common market
- LA Angels pitcher Bo Belinsky is suspended after hotel room fight with elderly Los Angeles Times sportswriter Braven Dyer
Famous Birthdays
- Brannon Braga, American scriptwriter, born in Bozeman, Montana
Famous Weddings
Muhammad Ali
World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali (22) weds cocktail waitress Sonja Roi
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Burnette, American rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist ('Train Kept A-Rollin'"; "You're Sixteen"), drowns in nighttime boating mishap at 30
About August 14, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
#1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
