What Happened on January 24, 1964

Historical Events

  • 24th Amendment to US Constitution goes into effect & states voting rights could not be denied due to failure to pay taxes
  • CBS purchases 1964 & 1965 NFL TV rights for $28.2 million
  • Eric de Noorman, a Dutch comic strip by Hans G. Kresse, ends
1964 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Rob Dibble, American baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Born in 1964

Famous Deaths

  • Stuart Davis, American modernist painter, dies at 71

About January 24, 1964

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: Needles And Pins - Searchers