Historical Events
Event of Interest
Architect Le Corbusier is made Grand Officiers of the Légion d'honneur
Music Recording
Cilla Black records Lennon/McCartney song "It's For You", Paul McCartney plays piano
Murder of Interest
Grand jury indicts Byron de la Beckwith in murder of Medger Evers
Event of Interest
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act into law
1964 History
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Robinson, American wrestling referee
- Dave Parsons, rocker (Transvision Vamp, Sham 69-That's Life)
- DeAnne Hemmens, sprint kayaker (Olympics 1996), born in San Francisco, California
- Doug Benson, American comedian (The LEGO Batman Movie), born in San Diego, California
- Joe Magrane, American baseball player nicknamed "Maddog" (St. Louis Cardinals), born in Des Moines, Iowa
José Canseco (58 years old)
Cuban-American MLB outfielder and designated hitter (AL MVP 1988), born in Havana, Cuba
- Ozzie Canseco, Cuban-born American baseball player
Famous Weddings
Mahalia Jackson
Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson (52) weds Sigmond Galloway
Famous Deaths
- Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, American auto racer (Daytona 500 1962; NASCAR 33 wins), dies from injuries in May 24 crash at 35
About July 2, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Get Around - The Beach Boys
#1 Song: It's Over - Roy Orbison
