Today in History for 5th August 1964

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- Beatles record "Leave My Kitten Alone"
- Congo rebellion: Christopher Gbenye/Pierre Mulele conquer Stanleyville
- Ford Frick says he will not run for another term as commissioner
- US begins bombing North Vietnam

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- MCA, [Adam Yauch], Brooklyn New York, rock vocalist (Beastie Boys-You Gotta Fight), (d. 2012)

Famous Weddings

Weddings 1 - 1 of 1

- Film director Mel Brooks (38) weds actress Anne Bancroft (32) at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Art Ross, Canadian hockey player and executive (b. 1886)
- Moa Martinson, writer, dies

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