Historical Events
Australian Men's Tennis Open
Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Roy Emerson retains title; beats fellow Australian Fred Stolle 6-3, 6-4, 6-2

Roy Emerson
- Australian Championships Women's Tennis: Australian Margaret Smith beats doubles partner Lesley Turner 6-3, 6-2 for her 5th Australian singles crown
- Hindu-Muslim rioting breaks out in the Indian city of Calcutta - now Kolkata - resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people.
Event of Interest
John Paul II [Karol Wojtyla] becomes archbishop of Krakow

John Paul II
Famous Birthdays
- Penelope Ann Miller, American actress (Awakenings, Chaplin, Kindergarden Cop), born in Los Angeles, California
1964 Highlights
About January 13, 1964
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn