Historical Events
Music Premiere
Robert Emmett Dolan and Johnny Mercer's musical "Foxy", starring Bert Lahr, opens at Ziegfeld Theate,r NYC; runs for 72 performances, with Lahr winning a Tony Award
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
The Beatles' 2nd appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from Deauville Hotel in Miami, Florida; broadcast draws about 70 million television viewers
Famous Birthdays
- Bebeto [José Roberto Gama de Oliveira], Brazilian footballer, born in Salvador, Brazil
- Ching-Wan [Sean] Lau, Hong Kong actor (Life Without Principle), born in Hong Kong
- Christopher Eccleston, English actor (Ninth Doctor in Doctor Who), born in Salford, England
- Mark Price, American NBA guard (Cleveland Caveliers) and coach, born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
About February 16, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
#1 Song: Diane - Bachelors
