Historical Events
- "Shindig" premieres on ABC-TV
Famous Birthdays
- David Michael Sabo, American rocker (Skid Row - "Psycho Love"), born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
- Mary Coustas, Greek-Austalian actress and comedian, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Molly Shannon, American actress (Other People), born in Shaker Heights, Ohio
- Rossy de Palma, Spanish actress (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), born in Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Hill, American jazz double-bassist, dies at 64
- Leo Weismantel, German writer (Das Totenliebespar), dies at 76
1964 Highlights
About September 16, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 59 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
#1 Song: You Really Got Me - The Kinks
