Historical Events
- "I Had a BaIl" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 199 performances
- "The Pink Panther" cartoon series premieres (Pink Phink)
- During funeral service held for soul singer Sam Cooke, fans cause damage to funeral home
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi (2005-20), born in Ngozi, Burundi (d. 2020)
- Robson Green, English actor and singer
1964 Highlights
About December 18, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
