Historical Events
- Donald Campbell (UK) sets world water speed record (276.33 mph)
- Indonesia proclaims expelled from the UN
Famous Birthdays
- Denis Hickey, Australian cricketer (fast bowler for Vic, SA & Glamorgan), born in Mooroopna, Australia
- Klari MacAskill, Canadian kayaker (Olympics-5-92, 96), born in Budapest, Hungary
- Liz Masakayan, Filipino WPVA volleyball player (Best of Beach-3rd-1994), born in Quezon City, Philippines
- Lowri Turner, British TV presenter, born in London, United Kingdom
- Michael McDonald, American actor-comedian, born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Winston Benjamin, Antiguan cricketer (WI right armed fast bowler 1987-95), born in All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda
Famous Deaths
- Gertrude Michael, American actress (Cleopatra, Menace, Club Havana, caged), dies from undisclosed causes at 53
- Ólafur Thors, Icelandic Prime Minister (5 times between 1942-63), dies at 72
About December 31, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles
#1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles
