What Happened in Dec 1964

'A Moveable Feast' Is Published

Three years later the manuscript was published as "A Moveable Feast." The title apparently was chosen by Hemingway's widow, Mary, who recalled... Read more

John Huarte Wins Heisman Trophy

The grim-jawed side-arm passer led Notre Dame to a brilliant season of nine victories in 10 games. Although he played only five minutes as a... Read more

The Beatles release Beatles for Sale

Beatles for Sale is The Beatles' fourth album, released in late 1964 and produced by George Martin for Parlophone, released on mono (catalogue... Read more

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" First Airs

Rudolph the Red–Nosed Reindeer is a long-running Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass. It first aired... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he... Read more

Operation Barrel Roll Begins

On 12 December 1964, Barrel Roll was approved by Souvanna Phouma. The program originally consisted of only two U.S bombing sorties per week that... Read more

"My Fair Lady" Is Released

My Fair Lady is a 1964 musical film adaptation of the Lerner and Loewe stage musical, My Fair Lady, based on the film adaptation of the stage play... Read more