On this day

September 3, 1964

Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from September 3, 1964

CYPRUS REJECTS DEMAND BY U.S.; Refuses to Retract Charge of Complicity in Raids

By Unknown Author

Govt rejects US demand it retract charge of US and GB complicity in recent Turkish air raids, Min Kyprianou statement; scores both countries refusal to condemn attacks; Brit High Comr Bishop met with Makarios on charge; Makarios confs with USSR Amb Yermoshin, UN execs Plaza Lasso and Thimayya; Govt reptdly will send reprs to Moscow for talks on USSR mil aid offer; brief clash near Lefka breaks cease-fire

None524 words

A.F.L.‐C.I.O. OPENS DRIVE TO ACHIEVE RIGHTS ACT GOALS; Hopes to Counter Job Fears of Whites and Consequent Support of Goldwater

By Unknown Author

natl AFL-CIO meets on drive to implement Civil Rights Act; fed leaders hope program will counteract 'white backlash' among members stemming from fears that act requires displacing white workers with Negroes and will destroy seniority; G Meany outlines program; stresses need for voluntary compliance; NAACP exec sec Wilkins lauds fed moves

None572 words

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 2, 1964, covering September 3, 1964.

  1. 1
    Album cover for A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack) by The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    8
  2. 2
    Album cover for Something New by The Beatles

    Something New

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    5
  3. 3
    Album cover for Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin

    Everybody Loves Somebody

    Dean Martin

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    4
  4. 4
    Album cover for All Summer Long by The Beach Boys

    All Summer Long

    The Beach Boys

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    6
  5. 5
    Album cover for Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz And Joao Gilberto Featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim

    Getz/Gilberto

    Stan Getz And Joao Gilberto Featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    14

Notable Births

Adam Curry

1964Adam Curry, American-Dutch businessman and television host, co-founded mevio[†]

Adam Clark Curry is an American podcaster, announcer, Internet entrepreneur and media personality, known for his stint as a VJ on MTV and being one of the first celebrities to personally create and administer Web sites. Also known for co-hosting the No Agenda show, in the 2000s, he first became involved in podcasting, and has been called the 'Podfather' because of his efforts.

Spike Feresten

1964Spike Feresten, American screenwriter and producer[†]

Spike Feresten is an American television writer, screenwriter, comedian and television personality, who is best known for his work on Seinfeld, writing for David Letterman, and hosting the late night Talkshow with Spike Feresten from 2006 to 2009 on Fox. He is the former host of Esquire Network's series Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the podcast Spike's Car Radio with Paul Zuckerman. He was also a screenwriter for the 2007 animated film Bee Movie.

Junaid Jamshed

1964Junaid Jamshed, Pakistani singer-songwriter, guitarist and naat khawan (died 2016)[†]

Junaid Jamshed Khan was a Pakistani Islamic preacher, singer-songwriter and television personality. Jamshed first gained nationwide and international recognition as the vocalist of Vital Signs. Their 1987 album, Vital Signs 1 included the hit singles "Dil Dil Pakistan", and "Tum Mil Gaye". The commercial success of the album helped develop Pakistan's rock music industry.

1964Holt McCallany, American actor[†]

Holt McCallany is an American actor. He is known for portraying FBI Special Agent Bill Tench on the series Mindhunter (2017–19) and has had leading and supporting roles in various television series and films, including Lights Out, Fight Club, Three Kings, Shot Caller, Wrath of Man, Nightmare Alley, and The Iron Claw.

Historical Context for September 3, 1964

In 1964, the world population was approximately 3,264,487,339 people[†]