What Happened on February 15, 1964

Historical Events

  • Beatles' "Meet the Beatles!" album goes #1 & stays #1 for 11 weeks

College Basketball

Bill Bradley scores 51 points for Princeton

Famous Birthdays

Chris FarleyChris Farley (1964-1997)

American actor and comedian (SNL, Wayne's World, Coneheads), born in Madison, Wisconsin

  • Mark Price, NBA guard (Washington Bullets, Orlando Magic), born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Born in 1964

Famous Deaths

  • Robert L. Thornton, American businessman and politician (b. 1880)

About February 15, 1964

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Diane - Bachelors