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What Happened on January 7, 1964

Historical Events

  • Bahamas becomes self-governing
  • Dick Weber rolls highest bowling game in air (Boeing 707)

Famous Birthdays

  • Francisco Maciel, Mexican tennis star, born in Querétaro, Mexico

Nicolas Cage (60 years old)

American actor (Moonstruck; Leaving Las Vegas; Nathional Treasure), born in Long Beach, California


Famous Deaths

  • Colin McPhee, Canadian-American pianist, composer (Tabuh-Tabuhan; H2O; Mechanical Principles), and ethnomusicologist (Bali), dies at 63
  • Cyril Davies, American musician (b. 1932)
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About January 7, 1964

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles