A Look Back At
Born in 1964
What Was Life Like in 1964?
Who Was in Charge?
President
Lyndon B. Johnson
What Things Cost
Gas (per gallon)
$0.30
Loaf of Bread
$0.21
Average House
$13,900
Weekly Wage
$100
Events of 1964 in the United States
A selection from Wikipedia's '1964 in the United States'. Not a complete list.
- January 12 – The predominantly Arab government of Zanzibar is overthrown by African nationalist rebels; a United States Navy destroyer evacuates 61 U.S. citizens.
- January 17 – Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in the United States.
- March 30 – Merv Griffin's game show Jeopardy! debuts on NBC; Art Fleming is its first host.
- April 17 – The Ford Mustang is officially unveiled to the public.
- August 27 – Walt Disney's Mary Poppins has its world premiere in Los Angeles.
- September 17 – Bewitched, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, premieres on ABC.
- September 26 – The sitcom Gilligan's Island, starring Bob Denver as Gilligan premieres on CBS.
- November 3 – U.S. presidential election, 1964: Incumbent U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson defeats Republican challenger Barry Goldwater with over 60 percent of the popular vote.
Popular Toys & Games
- G.I. Joe
- Troll Dolls
- Easy-Bake Oven
Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on 1 January 1964
Dominique
The Singing Nun