What Happened on December 28, 1964

Historical Events

Music History

Premiere of Dmitri Shostakovich's cantata "The Execution of Stepan Razin"

Film & TV History

Principal filming on film "Doctor Zhivago" begins


Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Sinek, American ice dancer (& Beata Handra-1997 Pac Coast Sr 3rd), born in Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Maite Zúñiga, Spanish athlete, born in Eibar, Spain
Born in 1964

Famous Deaths

  • Dave Bowman, American jazz and studio pianist (Jack Teagarden; Bud Freeman; Perry Como), dies in a car accident at 50

About December 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles