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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Popular Toys & Games

  • G.I. Joe
  • Troll Dolls
  • Easy-Bake Oven

Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on 1 January 1964

Dominique

The Singing Nun