Years in sports:	1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
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Years:	1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967

Contents 1 Athletics (track and field) 1.1 Indoor Competition 1.2 Marathon 2 Auto Racing 3 Baseball 4 Basketball 5 Boxing 6 Cycling 7 Field Hockey 8 Figure skating 9 Football (American) 10 Football (Australian rules football) 11 Football (Canadian) 12 Football (Soccer) 13 Golf 14 Thoroughbred Horse Racing 15 Harness Racing 16 Ice Hockey 17 Lacrosse 18 Skiing 19 Snooker 20 Swimming 20.1 International tournaments 20.2 Records 21 Tennis 22 Volleyball 23 Yacht racing 24 Multi-sport events 25 Awards 26 Births 26.1 January 26.2 February 26.3 March 26.4 April 26.5 May 26.6 June 26.7 July 26.8 August 26.9 September 26.10 October 26.11 November 26.12 December 27 Deaths

Athletics (track and field)

Indoor Competition

• March 6 — Tom O'Hara sets a new world record for the indoor mile run by completing it in 3 minutes and 56. This page indexes the individual year in sports pages Athletics Marathon August 12 &mdash Enschede Marathon, Netherlands Men's Winner Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Men's all-around champion Yuri Titov, USSR Athletics Marathon May 4 &mdash Pan American Games Marathon, Sao Paulo Brazil Men's Auto Racing Stock car racing: Fred Lorenzen wins the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Men's all-around champion Mikhail Voronin, USSR Athletics Marathon August 5 &mdash Pan American Games Marathon, Winnipeg Canada Men's The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Tom O'Hara was the first native of the US state of Illinois to break the four-minute barrier for the mile run A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 4 seconds.

Marathon

• December 6 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan
  • Men's Winner: Toru Terasawa (JPN) 2:14:49

Auto Racing

• Stock car racing:
  • Richard Petty won the Daytona 400 on February 23
  • NASCAR Championship - Richard Petty
• Indianapolis 500 - A.J. Foyt
• USAC Racing - A.J. Foyt won the season championship
• Formula One Championship - John Surtees of Great Britain
• 24 hours of Le Mans: the team of Jean Guichet / Nino Vaccarella won driving a Ferrari 275P
• Rally racing - the team of Paddy Hopkirk / Henry Liddon won the Monte Carlo Rally driving a Mini Cooper S
• Drag racing - Don Garlits won the NHRA, Top Fuel Championship

Baseball

• June 21: Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched a perfect game in a 6-0 victory over the New York Mets. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan, is a prominent international marathon race established in 1947 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr (born January 16, 1935, in Houston, Texas) is a retired American Automobile racing driver Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr (born January 16, 1935, in Houston, Texas) is a retired American Automobile racing driver Motorcycle racing career Born in Tatsfield, Surrey, Surtees was the son of a south London motorcycle dealer See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, Jean Guichet (born August 10, 1927) won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1964 Nino Vaccarella (born March 4 1933 in Palermo) is a former Sports car racing and Formula One driver from Sicily, Italy Ferrari SpA is an Italian Sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy Rallying is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars Patrick Barron "Paddy" Hopkirk (born Belfast, April 14 1933) is a former Rally driver from Northern Ireland. The Monte Carlo Rally (officially Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo) is a Rallying event organized each year by the Automobile Club de Monaco who also organize The Mini is a small car that was produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC and its successors from 1959 until 2000 Drag racing is a competition in which objects compete to be the first to cross a set finish mark usually from a dead stop and in a straight line Donald Glenn Garlits (born January 14, 1932, Tampa Florida) is considered the father of Drag racing. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931) is an American politician and former Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis.

• World Series: St. Louis Cardinals win 4 games to 3 over the New York Yankees. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Series MVP is pitcher, Bob Gibson of St. Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the Louis.

Basketball

• NCAA Men's Basketball Championship:
  • UCLA wins 97-83 over Duke

• NBA Finals|NBA Finals:
  • Boston Celtics won 4 games to 1 over the San Francisco Warriors

Boxing

• February 25 in Charlotte - Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston by TKO in the 8th round to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the The Boston Celtics are an American professional Basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the The Golden State Warriors are an American professional Basketball team based in Oakland, California. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd

• December 14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joey Giardello won a 15 round decision over Rubin "Hurricane" Carter to win the World Middleweight Title. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Carmine Orlando Tilelli ( July 16, 1930 - September 4, 2008) was an American boxer who was the middleweight champion For the football player of the same name see Rubin Carter (football player.

Cycling

• Giro d'Italia won by Jacques Anquetil of France
• Tour de France - Jacques Anquetil of France
• World Cycling Championship: Jan Janssen of Netherlands

Field Hockey

• Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Tokyo, Japan
  • Gold Medal: India
  • Silver Medal: Pakistan
  • Bronze Medal: Australia

Figure skating

• World Figure Skating Championships
  • Men's champion: Manfred Schnelldorfer, Germany
  • Ladies' champion: Sjoukje Dijkstra, Netherlands
  • Pair skating champions: Marika Kilius & Hans-Jürgen Bäumler, Germany
  • Ice dancing champions: Eva Romanová & Pavel Roman, Czechoslovakia

Football (American)

• AFL Championship:1964 - Buffalo Bills win 11-7 over the San Diego Chargers
• NFL Championship:December, 27 1964 - Cleveland Browns win 27-0 over the Baltimore Colts

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Football (Australian rules football)

• Victorian Football League
  • Melbourne wins the 68th VFL Premiership (Melbourne 8. Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles The Giro d'Italia ( Tour of Italy) also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance Road bicycle racing Stage race for professional Jacques Anquetil ( 8 January 1934 &ndash 18 November 1987) was a French Road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. History See also:CategoryTour de France by year The dominant sports newspaper in France Jacques Anquetil ( 8 January 1934 &ndash 18 November 1987) was a French Road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI organises World Championships to determine world champion cyclists Johannes Adrianus Janssen, known as Jan Janssen (born May 19 1940) is a Dutch former professional cyclist (1962-1973 The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Hockey at the 1964 Summer Olympics was a sport open only to men officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging The World Figure Skating Championships ( "Worlds") is an annual Figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which Manfred Schnelldorfer (born 2 May 1943 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany) is a German figure skater, and a World and Olympic Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Sjoukje Rosalinde Dijkstra (born January 28 1942 in Akkrum, Netherlands) is a former figure skater and remains a well-known figure in the The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Marika Kilius (born March 24 1943 in Frankfurt/Main, Hesse, Germany) is a two-time Olympic silver medalist and two-time World Hans-Jürgen Bäumler (born January 28 1942 in Dachau, Bavaria, Germany) is a German figure skater, Actor, singer Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Eva Romanová (b January 27, 1946 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia) is a former Czech figure skater. Pavel Roman ( January 25, 1943 - January 30, 1972) was a Czech figure skater. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Note There were three earlier and unrelated major American professional football leagues of the same name One in 1926, one in 1936-1937 and one in 1940-1941 The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. Throughout its history the National Football League and other leagues have used several different formats to determine their league champion including a period of interleague The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players History The Victorian Football Association (VFA was founded in 1877 on 17 May. This article is about the Australian rules club for the Football (soccer club see Melbourne Victory FC. 16 (64) d Collingwood 8. Collingwood Football Club, officially nicknamed The Magpies is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. 12 (60))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Gordon Collis (Carlton)

Football (Canadian)

• Grey Cup: B.C. Lions win 34-24 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1964 in football (soccer)

• England - FA Cup: West Ham United won 3-2 over Preston North End
• Spain beat the Soviet Union 2-1 to win the European Championship. For the list of winners of the award see List of Brownlow Medal winners. Gordon Collis (born 6 November 1940 is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League. Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues, is the third oldest club in the Australian Football League and one of the oldest Australian rules football Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 1964 throughout the world The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after } West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, who have played Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. The 1964 UEFA European Nations Cup was the second edition of the quadrennial European Football Championship, endorsed by UEFA.
• In October during the celebration of the 1964 Summer Olympics FIFA gives the right to host the Football World Cup in 1970 to Mexico. The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.

Golf

Men's Golf

• Grand Slam of golf results:
  1. April 9-12 - The Masters - Arnold Palmer
  2. June 18-20 - US Open - Ken Venturi
  3. July 7-10- British Open - Tony Lema
  4. July 16-19 - PGA Championship - Bobby Nichols

• PGA tour's leading money winner for the year: Jack Nicklaus - $113,285

Women's Golf

• US Women's Open - Mickey Wright
• LPGA Championship - Mary Mills
• Mickey Wright: leading money winner on the LPGA tour, earning $29,800

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

• Australia - Melbourne Cup - Polo Prince
• Canada - Queen's Plate - Northern Dancer
• France - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Prince Royal
• Ireland - Irish Derby Stakes - Santa Claus

• English Triple Crown Races:
  1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes - Baldric II
  2. Epsom Derby - Santa Claus
  3. St. Leger Stakes - Indiana

• United States Triple Crown Races: Northern Dancer is the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby
  1. May 2 - Kentucky Derby - Northern Dancer
  2. Preakness Stakes - Northern Dancer
  3. Belmont Stakes - Quadrangle(Held at Aqueduct)

Harness Racing

• United States Pacing Triple Crown races:
  1. Cane Pace - Race Time
  2. Little Brown Jug - Vicar Hanover
  3. Messenger Stakes - Race Time

• Ayres won the United States Trotting Triple Crown races:
  1. Hambletonian - Ayres
  2. Yonkers Trot - Ayres
  3. Kentucky Futurity - Ayres

• Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship:
  • Pacers: Minuteman

Ice Hockey

• Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks

• Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Jean Beliveau, Montreal Canadiens

• Stanley Cup: Toronto Maple Leafs won 4-3 over the Detroit Red Wings

• World Hockey Championship:
  • Men's champion: Soviet Union defeated Sweden

• NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship - University of Michigan Wolverines defeat University of Denver Pioneers 6-3 in Denver, CO

Lacrosse

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He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Ken Venturi (born May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s The Open Championship, or simply The Open (often referred to as the British Open outside the UK) is the oldest of the four major championships Anthony David "Champagne Tony" Lema ( February 25, 1934 &ndash July 24, 1966) was an American The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America Robert Herman "Bobby" Nichols (born April 14, 1936) is an American Professional golfer, best known for winning the 1964 PGA Championship Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running Mary Mills (born January 19, 1940 in Laurel Mississippi) is a retired American professional Golfer She became a member of the Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Melbourne Cup is Australia 's major annual Thoroughbred horse race. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Queen's Plate is North America's oldest Thoroughbred horse race. Northern Dancer ( May 27, 1961 - November 16, 1990) was a Canadian -bred Thoroughbred racehorse and the most successful This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and Santa Claus (1961-1970 was a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by John Ismay who raced in Ireland, England, and France. 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The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May Northern Dancer ( May 27, 1961 - November 16, 1990) was a Canadian -bred Thoroughbred racehorse and the most successful The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1 Northern Dancer ( May 27, 1961 - November 16, 1990) was a Canadian -bred Thoroughbred racehorse and the most successful The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. Harness racing is a form of Horse-racing in which the horses race in a specified gait The Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers consists of the following horse races: Cane Pace, held at Freehold Raceway in Freehold New The Cane Pace is a harness horse race run annually since 1955. 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• The Vancouver­ Carlings win the Mann Cup. The Mann Cup is the trophy awarded to the senior men's Lacrosse champions of Canada.
• The Oshawa Green Gaels win the Minto Cup. The Minto Cup is awarded annually to the champion junior men's Lacrosse team of Canada.

Skiing

• Alpine Skiing
• The men's Olympic Gold Medal:
  • Downhill: Egon Zimmermann, Austria
  • Slalom: Josef Stiegler, Austria
  • Giant Slalom: Francois Bonlieu, France

• • The women's Olympic Gold Medal:
  • Downhill: Christl Haas, Austria
  • Slalom: Christine Goitschel, France
  • Giant Slalom: Marielle Goitschel, France

• ISF World Championships:
  • Men's combined champion: Ludwig Leitner, Germany
  • Women's combined champion: Marielle Goitschel, France

Snooker

• The World Snooker Championship is revived in a challenge format:
  • John Pulman beats Fred Davis 19-16
  • John Pulman beats Rex Williams 40-33

Swimming

International tournaments

• XVIII Olympic Games, held in Tokyo, Japan (October 11 – October 18)

Records

• February 29 — In Sydney, Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser sets a new world record in the women's 100m freestyle (long course) competition: 58. Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and Sport involving sliding down Snow -covered hills with long Skis attached Egon Zimmermann (born 8 February 1939 in Lech am Arlberg or Innsbruck Austria) is a former alpine skier from Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Josef "Pepi" Stiegler (born April 20, 1937 in Lienz, Austria) is a former alpine ski racer. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich François Bonlieu ( March 21 1937 - August 18 1973) was a French Alpine skier. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Christl Haas ( September 19, 1943 &ndash July 8, 2001) was an Austrian alpine skiing champion at the 1964 Winter Olympics Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Christine Béranger-Goitschel (born 9 June 1944 in Sallanches) is a former French alpine skier. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Marielle Goitschel (born 28 September 1945 in Sainte-Maxime) is a former French alpine skier. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Marielle Goitschel (born 28 September 1945 in Sainte-Maxime) is a former French alpine skier. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and John Pulman ( December 12, 1923 - December 25, 1998) was an English professional Snooker player who dominated the game throughout Fred Davis MBE (August 13 1913 in Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England – April 16 1998 was an English John Pulman ( December 12, 1923 - December 25, 1998) was an English professional Snooker player who dominated the game throughout Rex Williams (born 20 July, 1933) is a retired English professional player of Snooker and English billiards. Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance At the 1964 Summer Olympics, eighteen Swimming events were contested officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Dawn Lorraine Fraser AO, MBE (born on 4 September 1937 is an Australian champion swimmer 9 seconds.

• March 29 — Australia's Kevin Berry sets a new world record in the men's 200m butterfly (long course) at a meet in Sydney, clocking 2:06. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Kevin John Berry OAM (10 April 1945 &ndash 7 December 2006 was an Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1960s who won the gold medal in the 200 m The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 9.

• July 12 — US swimmer Sharon Stouder breaks the world record in the women's 200m butterfly (long course) with one second, during a meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, clocking 2:28. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Sharon Marie Strouder (born November 9, 1948 in Altadena CA) is an American Swimmer. The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə 1.

• August 2 — Sharon Stouder once again breaks the world record in the women's 200m butterfly (long course), this time in Los Altos, California, clocking 2:26. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA Los Altos (lɑːˈsæltoʊs is a city at the southern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, in the San Francisco Bay Area. 4.

• October 18 — Kevin Berry breaks his own world record in the men's 200m butterfly (long course) on the last day of the swimming competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, with a time of 2:06. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA At the 1964 Summer Olympics, eighteen Swimming events were contested officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. 6.

Tennis

• Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
  1. Australian Open - Roy Emerson
  2. French Open - Manuel Santana
  3. Wimbledon championships - Roy Emerson
  4. US Open - Roy Emerson

• Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
  1. Australian Open - Margaret Smith
  2. French Open - Margaret Smith
  3. Wimbledon championships - Maria Bueno
  4. US Open - Maria Bueno

• Davis Cup: Australia wins 3-2 over the United States in world tennis. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Roy Stanley Emerson (born November 3 1936) is a former Australian Tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Manuel Martínez Santana, best known as Manolo Santana, (born May 10, 1938) is a former tennis champion from Spain. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Roy Stanley Emerson (born November 3 1936) is a former Australian Tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Roy Stanley Emerson (born November 3 1936) is a former Australian Tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and 16 Grand Slam The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Maria Ester Audion Bueno, born October 11 1939 in São Paulo Brazil, is a female Tennis player who won nineteen Grand Slam titles (7 singles 11 women's The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Maria Ester Audion Bueno, born October 11 1939 in São Paulo Brazil, is a female Tennis player who won nineteen Grand Slam titles (7 singles 11 women's The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Volleyball

• Summer Olympics
  • Women's Team Competition
    1. Japan
    2. Soviet Union
    3. Poland

Yacht racing

• The New York Yacht Club retains the America's Cup as Constellation defeats British challenger Sovereign, of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 4 races to 0

Multi-sport events

• 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan
  • United States wins the most medals (90), and the most gold medals (36). Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan This page presents the results of the inaugural Women's Volleyball Tournament during the Olympic Games of Tokyo, which was held from October 11 to Yacht racing is the sport of competitive Sailing. There is a broad variety of kinds of races and sailboats used for racing Clubhouses In 1845 the club’s first clubhouse was established -- a modest Gothic-revival building in Hoboken New Jersey, on land donated by Commodore The America’s Cup is the most prestigious Regatta and Match race in the sport of Sailing, and the oldest active Trophy in international The Royal Thames Yacht Club ( RTYC) is the oldest Sailing club in the United Kingdom. A multi-sport event -- 246717740 ( talk) 1859 5 October 2008 (UTC is an organized sporting event often held over multiple days and featuring competition in many The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
  • This Olympic opening ceremony is first time of live Olympic telecast program by geostationary communication satellite.

• 1964 Winter Olympics held in Innsbruck, Austria
  • USSR wins the most medals (25), and the most gold medals (11). The 1964 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in Innsbruck Innsbruck is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in western Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991

• Third Winter Universiade held in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechoslovakia

Awards

• Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Don Schollander, Swimming
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Mickey Wright, LPGA golf
• ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year: Don Schollander, Swimming

Births

January

• January 1 — Susan Devoy, New Zealand squash player
• January 2 — Pat Sutherland, English netballer
• January 2 — Pernell Whitaker, American boxer
• January 6 — Henry Maske, German boxer
• January 6 — Richard Nerurkar, British long-distance runner
• January 6 — Rafael Vidal, Venezuelan swimmer (d. The 1964 Winter Universiade, the III Winter Universiade, took place in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechoslovakia. Špindlerův Mlýn (ˈʃpɪndlɛruf ˈmlin Spindlermühle is a town in the Czech Republic in the Krkonoše. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Donald ("Don" Arthur Schollander (born April 30, 1946) is a former Olympic swimmer for the United States. Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright (born February 14, 1935) is an American Professional golfer. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ABC's Wide World of Sports was a long-running Sports Anthology show on American Television that ran as a series from 1961 to 1998 New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE, (born January 4 1964) was a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Pernell Whitaker (born January 2, 1964) nicknamed "Sweet Pea" is a retired professional boxer, who is considered among the greatest of all-time Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Henry Maske (born January 6, 1964 in Treuenbrietzen) is a German boxer, who was one of the most popular German sports figures not Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Richard David Nerurkar MBE (born 6 January 1964 in Wolverhampton) is a former Track and field athlete from Great Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Rafael Antonio Vidal Castro ( January 6, 1964 &ndash February 12, 2005) was a Venezuelan swimmer and sports commentator 2005)
• January 7 — Reggie de Jong, Dutch freestyle swimmer
• January 10 — Jutta Niehaus, Germann female cyclist
• January 12 — Laura Gildemeister, Peruvian tennis player
• January 18 — Virgil Hill, American boxer
• January 21 — José Manuel Albentosa, Spanish long-distance runner
• January 21 — Aleksandar Šoštar, Yugoslav water polo player
• January 20 — Roger Smith, Bahamian tennis player
• January 22 — Nigel Benn, British boxer
• January 22 — Celia Correa, Spanish field hockey player
• January 27 — Baik Hyun-Man, South Korean boxer
• January 29 — Peter Borglund, Swedish javelin thrower

February

• February 4 — Ricardo Acioly, Brazilian tennis player
• February 5 — Rob Grabert, Dutch volleyball player
• February 5 — Jim Pugh, American tennis player
• February 8 — Karel David, Czech long-distance runner
• February 10 — Victor Davis, Canadian swimming champion (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Regina ("Reggie" Constance de Jong (born January 7, 1964 in Hilversum, Noord-Holland) is a former freestyle Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Judith ("Jutta" Niehaus (born January 10, 1964 in Bocholt Germany) is a retired Racing cyclist from West Germany, Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Virgil Eugene Hill (born January 18, 1964 Clinton Missouri) is a Joplin Missouri fighter partly of Native American heritage Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. José Manuel Albentosa Ferrer (born January 21, 1964 in Alicante) is a retired Long-distance runner from Spain, who represented Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Aleksandar Šoštar (born January 21, 1964 in Niš) is a Serbian water polo goalkeeper who played on the bronze medal squad of FR Yugoslavia Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Roger Smith (born January 20, 1964 in Freeport Bahamas) is a former Tennis player from the Bahamas, who turned professional in 1987 Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Nigel Benn (born January 22, 1964) is an English former boxer who held world titles at both Middleweight and Super middleweight Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Baik Hyun-Man (born January 27, 1964) is a former Heavyweight boxer from South Korea, who won the silver medal in his weight Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Peter Lars Mikael Borglund (born January 29, 1964 in Söderhamn, Gävleborg) is a retired Javelin thrower from Sweden, who Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Ricardo Augusto Amaral Acioly (born February 4, 1964 in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro) is a former Tennis player from Brazil Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Robert ("Rob" Karl Baldwin Grabert (born February 5, 1964 in Hilfarth, West Germany) is a retired Volleyball player Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Jim Pugh (born February 5, 1964 in Burbank, California) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Karel David (born February 8, 1964) is a retired Long-distance runner from the Czech Republic, who won the 1991 and 1992 edition of the Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Victor Davis CM ( February 10, 1964 &ndash November 13, 1989) was a Canadian Olympic and world champion 1989)
• February 10 — Chris Sande, Kenyan boxer
• February 12 — Stéphane Franke, German long-distance runner
• February 12 — Tuihaleni Kayele, Namibian long-distance runner
• February 14 — Frédéric Delcourt, French backstroke swimmer
• February 16 — Raúl Alcalá, Mexican cyclist
• February 17 — Ingrid Wolff, Dutch field hockey forward
• February 18 — Jackie McWilliams, Irish field hockey player
• February 20 — An Young-Su, South Korean boxer
• February 20 — Romanas Brazdauskis, Lithuanian basketball player
• February 22 — Magnus Wislander, Swedish handball player
• February 24 — Ute Geweniger, German breaststroke and medley swimmer
• February 27 — Thomas Lange, German rower
• February 29 — Paul Just, German-Canadian pole vaulter
• February 29 — Svilen Rusinov, Bulgarian boxer
• February 29 — Henrik Sundström, Swedish tennis player

March

• March 5 — Gerald Vanenburg, Dutch football (soccer) player
• March 6 — Robyn Toomey, New Zealand field hockey player
• March 10 — Wendy Baker, Canadian field hockey goalkeeper
• March 11 — Juantxo García-Mauriño, Spanish field hockey player
• March 12 — Kym Carter, American heptathlete
• March 18 — Bonnie Blair, American Olympic gold medalist in speed skating
• March 21 — Frank Baltrusch, East German backstroke swimmer
• March 21 — Sean Murphy, Canadian backstroke swimmer
• March 31 — Kelly Jones, American tennis player
• March 31 — Monique Knol, Dutch cyclist

April

• April 2 — Nadezhda Wijenberg, Russian-Dutch long-distance runner
• April 5 — Steve Beaton, British darts player
• April 5 — Neil Eckersley, British judoka
• April 6 — Luíz Antônio dos Santos, Brazilian long-distance runner
• April 8 — Andrew Maynard, American boxer
• April 9 — Graham Reid, Australian field hockey player
• April 10 — Manon Bollegraf, Dutch tennis player
• April 12 — Josep Picó, Spanish water polo player
• April 13 — Steve McCrory, American boxer
• April 18 — Paul Gonzales, American boxer
• April 21 — Alex Baumann, Czech-born Canadian swimmer
• April 21 — Ludmila Engquist, Russian-born Swedish athlete
• April 22 — Michelle Pearson, Australian medley and freestyle swimmer
• April 22 — Wilma van Velsen, Dutch butterfly and freestyle swimmer
• April 25 — Omar Catari, Venezuelan boxer
• April 26 — Aleksandr Miroshnichenko, Soviet boxer (d. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Christopher ("Chris" Joseph Sande (born February 10, 1964) is a boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Stéphane Franke (born 1964-02-12 in Versailles, France) is a retired Long-distance runner from Germany, who twice won Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Tuihaleni Kayele (born February 12, 1964) is a former Long distance runner from Namibia, who competed for his native African country Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Frédéric Delcourt (born February 14, 1964) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from France, who won the silver medal in the men's Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Raúl Alcalá (born March 3, 1964 in Monterrey) is a professional road racing cyclist, who competed between 1985 and 1999 and again in 2008 Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Ingrid Imelda Wolff (born February 17, 1964 in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland) is a former Dutch Field hockey forward who won the bronze Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Jackie Amanda McWilliams (born February 18, 1964) is a former Field hockey player from Northern Ireland, who was a member of the British Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment An Young-Su (born February 20, 1964) is a retired boxer from South Korea, who won the silver medal in the men's Welterweight division Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Romanas Brazdauskis (born 1964-02-20 in Kretinga) is a former Basketball player from Lithuania, who won the bronze medal with the Lithuania Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Hans Einar Magnus Wislander (born February 22, 1964 in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland) is a Swedish Handball player Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Ute Geweniger (born February 24 1964 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany) was a Breaststroke and medley swimmer of the Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Thomas Lange (born February 27, 1964 in Eisleben) is a German rower who won two gold and one bronze Olympic medals in the Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Paul Just (born February 29, 1964) is a retired Pole vaulter from Canada, who was born in Germany. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Svilen Alidov Rusinov (Свилен Алидов Русинов born February 29, 1964 in Pleven) is a Bulgarian boxer, who twice Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Henrik Sundström (born February 29, 1964 in Lund, Sweden) is a former professional male tennis player from Sweden Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Gerald Mervin Vanenburg (born March 5, 1964 in Utrecht, Utrecht) is a former football right winger from The Netherlands Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Robyn Michelle Toomey (born March 6, 1964 in Napier New Zealand) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand who finished in eight position Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Wendy Baker (born March 10, 1964 in Montréal Quebec) is a former Field hockey goalkeeper from Canada. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Juan ("Juantxo" de Dios García-Mauriño Sanchís (born March 11, 1964 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a former Field hockey Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Lelia Kym Carter Begel (born March 12, 1964 in Inglewood California) is a former heptathlete from the United States, who represented Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Bonnie Kathleen Blair (born March 18, 1964 in Cornwall New York) is a retired American speedskater. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Frank Baltrusch (born March 21, 1964 in Magdeburg) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from East Germany, who won the Sean Murphy (born March 21, 1964 in Montréal Quebec) is a former international Backstroke Swimmer from Canada, who Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Kelly Jones (born March 31 1964, in Fort Gordon, Georgia) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States Monique Knol (born March 31 1964 in Wolvega, Friesland) is a retired Racing cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented her native country Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Nadezhda Wijenberg (born Nadezhda Alexeevna Ilyina on April 2, 1964 in Verknaja Jandoba) is a Long-distance runner from Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Steve Beaton (born 5 April, 1964 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England) is a darts player for the Professional Darts Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Neil Eckersley (born April 5, 1964) is a retired Judoka from the United Kingdom, who represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Luíz Antônio dos Santos (born April 6, 1964 in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro) is a retired Long-distance runner from Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Andrew Maynard (born April 8, 1964 in Laurel Maryland) was an American boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight Gold medal Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Graham Reid (born April 9, 1964 in Redcliffe, Queensland) is a former Field hockey defender and midfielder from Australia Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Manon Maria Bollegraf (born April 10, 1964 in Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant) is a former professional Female tennis player from the Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Josep Picó Lladó (born April 12, 1964 in Sabadell, Catalonia) is a former Water polo player from Spain, who was Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Steve McCrory ( April 13, 1964 &ndash August 1, 2000, both in Detroit Michigan) was an American boxer, who Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Paul Garza Gonzales (born April 18, 1964 in East Los Angeles California) was an American boxer, who won the light flyweight Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Alexander ("Alex" Sasha Baumann (born 21 April 1964 is a Canadian athlete who won two gold medals and set two world records in Swimming at the Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Ludmila Engquist (Lyudmila Viktorovna Narozhilenko née Leonowa Людмила Викторовна Нарожиленко-Леонова born April 21, 1964 Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Michelle Robyn Pearson (born 22 April 1964 was an Australian medley and freestyle Swimmer of the 1980s who won a bronze medal in the 200m Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Margot Wilhelmina ("Wilma" Teunisje van Velsen (born April 22, 1964 in Tiel, Gelderland) is a former butterfly and Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Omar Catari Peraza (born April 25, 1964 in Barquisimeto, Lara) is a former Venezuelan boxer. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Aleksandr ("Alex" Viktorovich Miroshnichenko (Александр Викторович Мирошниченко ( April 26, 1964 in Kostanai, 2003)
• April 27 — Sharon Creelman, Canadian field hockey player
• April 28 — Mark Hager, Australian field hockey player
• April 29 — Jürgen Evers, West German sprinter

May

• May 1 — Yvonne van Gennip, Dutch speed skater
• May 2 — Ricki Osterthun, German tennis player
• May 4 — Mark Leduc, Canadian boxer
• May 5 — Heike Henkel, German athlete
• May 7 — Patrick Faber, Dutch field hockey player
• May 13 — Sara Gomer, British tennis player
• May 13 — Robert Marland, Canadian rower
• May 17 — Menno Oosting, Dutch tennis player (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Sharon Creelman (born April 27, 1964 in Windsor Ontario) is a former Field hockey player from Canada, who earned a total number of Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Mark William Hager (born April 28, 1964 in Maryborough Queensland) is a former Field hockey player from Australia, who competed Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Jürgen Evers (born 29 April 1964 in Stuttgart) is a retired West German sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Yvonne Maria van Gennip (born May 1, 1964 in Haarlem, Noord-Holland) was one of the most successful female Dutch all-round speed skaters Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Ricki Osterthun (born May 2, 1964 in Hamburg) is a former Tennis player from Germany, who won one single title ( 1985, Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Mark Leduc (born May 4, 1964 in Toronto Ontario) is a former boxer from Canada, who won a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Heike Henkel (born Heike Redetzky on May 5, 1964 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein) is a German former athlete Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Patrick Franciscus Maria Faber (born May 7, 1964 in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant) is a former Dutch Field hockey player Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Sara Louise Gomer (born May 13, 1964 in Torquay, Devon, England) is a former Tennis player from Great Britain Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Robert Davies Marland (born 1964-05-13 in Mississauga Ontario) is a retired Rower from Canada. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Menno Oosting ( May 17, 1964 &ndash February 22, 1999) was a professional Tennis player from the Netherlands, who won seven 1999)
• May 20 — Miodrag Belodedici, Romanian football (soccer) defender
• May 22 — Virginia Ramírez, Spanish field hockey player
• May 25 — Vladimir Inozemtsev, Ukrainian triple jumper
• May 27 — Natalya Kovtun, Russian sprinter
• May 28 — Jeff Fenech, Australian boxer
• May 31 — Stéphane Caristan, French hurdler

June

• June 4 — Desi Reijers, Dutch freestyle swimmer
• June 8 — Erik Parlevliet, Dutch field hockey player (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Miodrag Belodedici (the usual Romanian spelling of Serbian Миодраг Белодедић Miodrag Belodedić; b Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Virginia Ramírez Medino (born May 22, 1964 in Madrid) is a former Field hockey player from Spain. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Vladimir Inozemtsev (born 1964-05-25) is a retired Triple jumper from the Ukraine. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Natalya Kovtun (Наталья Ковтун born 27 May 1964) is an athlete who represented the Soviet Union and later Russia. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Jeff Fenech aka 'The Marrickville Mauler' (born May 28, 1964 in Marrickville, Sydney Australia) is an Australian of Maltese Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Stéphane Caristan (born 1964-05-31 in Créteil) is a retired hurdler from France, who set the world's best year performance in 1986 Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Dirkje Johanna ("Desi" Reijers (born June 4, 1964 in Doetinchem, Gelderland) is a former freestyle Swimmer Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Erik Robert Parlevliet ( June 8, 1964, Zevenaar — June 22, 2007, Rosmalen) was a Dutch Field hockey 2007)
• June 11 — Kim Gallagher, American athlete (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Kim Ann Gallagher (born June 11, 1964 in Philadelphia &ndash died November 18, 2002 in Oreland) was an American 2002)
• June 11 — Martine Ohr, Dutch field hockey striker
• June 14 — Randall Thompson, Canadian boxer
• June 16 — Michael Metz, German field hockey player
• June 19 — Michael Kenny, New Zealand boxer
• June 21 — Rick Duff, Canadian boxer
• June 25 — Robert Muzzio, American decathlete
• June 28 — Gheorghe Boroi, Romanian hurdler
• June 30 — Tania Dangalakova, Bulgarian breaststroke swimmer

July

• July 1 — Denisse Fajardo, Peruvian volleyball player
• July 1 — Bernard Laporte, French rugby player and coach
• July 1 — Francisco Maciel, Mexican tennis player
• July 4 — Luisa Cervera, Peruvian volleyball player
• July 10 — Martin Laurendeau, Canadian tennis player
• July 10 — Jon Root, American volleyball player
• July 14 — Marcelino Bolivar, Venezuelan boxer
• July 17 — Earl Jones, American track and field athlete
• July 22 — Thierry Brusseau, French track and field athlete
• July 24 — Barry Bonds, American baseball player
• July 24 — Erminia Russo, Canadian volleyball player
• July 25 — Helen van der Ben, Dutch field hockey player and coach
• July 25 — Angus Waddell, Australian freestyle swimmer
• July 27 — Hellen Boering, Dutch water polo goalkeeper
• July 28 — Aleksandar Hristov, Bulgarian boxer
• July 28 — Sybille Schönrock, East German butterfly swimmer
• July 30 — Roland Lee, English freestyle swimmer

August

• August 1 — Maria Usifo, Nigerian athlete
• August 3 — Elles Voskes, Dutch freestyle swimmer
• August 4 — Anita Protti, Swiss track and field athlete
• August 8 — Nicolae Juravschi, Moldovan canoer
• August 9 — Michael Heath, American swimmer
• August 14 — Sammy Lelei, Kenyan long-distance runner
• August 14 — Hussain Shah Syed, Pakistani boxer
• August 19 — Mikko Kolehmainen, Finnish flatwater canoer
• August 20 — Giuseppe Giannini, Italian football (soccer) player
• August 20 — Sachiko Yamashita, Japanese long-distance runner
• August 22 — Mats Wilander, Swedish tennis player
• August 27 — Frank Tate, American boxer
• August 29 — Jordi Arrese, Spanish tennis player
• August 29 — Massimo Barbolini, Italian volleyball coach
• August 30 — Milena Gaiga, Canadian field hockey player
• August 31 — Mike West, Canadian backstroke swimmer

September

• September 4 — Maryse Ewanjé-Epée, French high jumper
• September 4 — Robson da Silva, Brazilian athlete
• September 5 — Michael Bentt, English-American boxer
• September 5 — Carlos Gabriel Salazar, Argentine boxer
• September 7 — Richard Matuszewski, American tennis player
• September 12 — Zsolt Gyulai, Hungarian canoer
• September 12 — Dirk Richter, East German swimmer
• September 14 — Terrence Paul, Canadian rower
• September 16 — Glenn Beringen, Australian breastroke swimmer
• September 18 — Kelly-Ann Way, Canadian track cyclist and road bicycle racer
• September 22 — Wayne Yearwood, Canadian basketball player and coach
• September 23 — Diana Dutra, Canadian female boxer
• September 25 — Christopher Jacobs, American swimmer
• September 25 — Ray Lazdins, Canadian discus thrower
• September 29 — Tadashi Fukushima, Japanese long-distance runner

October

• October 1 — Marcia Pankratz, American field hockey forward
• October 2 — Dirk Brinkmann, German field hockey player
• October 5 — Seiko Hashimoto, Japanese ice speed skater
• October 5 — Letitia Vriesde, Surinamese track and field athlete
• October 9 — Carlos Patrício, Portuguese long-distance runner
• October 11 — Uwe Ampler, East German track and road cyclist
• October 19 — Carlos di Laura, Peruvian tennis player
• October 21 — Christian Eminger, Austrian ice speed skater
• October 23 — David Penfold, New Zealand field hockey player
• October 25 — Johan de Kock, Dutch football (soccer) defender
• October 26 — Lawson Duncan, American tennis player
• October 26 — Elisabeta Lipă, Romanian rower
• October 27 — Mary T. Meagher, American swimmer
• October 29 — May Allison, Canadian long-distance runner
• October 29 — Anthony Mosse, New Zealand swimmer
• October 29 — Jackie Pereira, Australian field hockey striker

November

• November 9 — Leah Pells, Canadian track and field athlete
• November 14 — Silken Laumann, Canadian rower
• November 18 — Markus Hacksteiner, Swiss middle distance runner
• November 23 — Lars Myrberg, Swedish boxer
• November 23 — Drake Thadzi, Malawian boxer
• November 24 — Hendrie Krüzen, Dutch football (soccer) midfielder
• November 25 — Bert van Vlaanderen, Dutch long-distance runner
• November 26 — Vreni Schneider, Swiss alpine ski racer
• November 30 — Henk-Jan Zwolle, Dutch rower

December

• December 5 — Pablo Morales, American swimmer
• December 6 — Marat Ganeyev, Russian track cyclist
• December 8 — Nikola Jerkan, Croatian football (soccer) player
• December 9 — Peter Blangé, Dutch volleyball player and coach
• December 11 — Jacqueline Toxopeus, Dutch field hockey goalkeeper
• December 11 — Carolyn Waldo, Canadian synchronized swimmer
• December 12 — Cristina Fink, Mexican high jumper
• December 12 — Suzanne Landells, Australian medley swimmer
• December 12 — Davide Milesi, Italian long-distance runner
• December 13 — Dieter Eilts, German football (soccer) player
• December 16 — Heike Drechsler, German track and field athlete
• December 16 — Marieke van Drogenbroek, Dutch rower
• December 17 — Barbara Daniels, English cricketer
• December 19 — Arvydas Sabonis, Lithuanian basketball player
• December 23 — Lacy Barnes-Mileham, American discus thrower
• December 24 — Shahid Ali Khan, Pakistani field hockey goalkeeper
• December 25 — Anil Kaul, Indian-Canadian badminton player
• December 28 — Rick Leach, American tennis player

Deaths

• January 19 — Joe Weatherly, NASCAR grand national champion
• February 15 — Ken Hubbs (22), MLB baseball player, Chicago Cubs
• July 2 — Fireball Roberts, American stock car driver
• July 23 — Frederick Grace (80), English lightweight boxer (b. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Martine Ohr (born June 11, 1964 in Den Helder, Noord-Holland) is a former Dutch Field hockey striker who captured the golden Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the For the American composer see Randall Thompson Randall Thompson (born June 14, Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Michael Metz (born June 16, 1964) is a former Field hockey player from Germany, who won the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Michael Vincent Kenny (born June 19, 1964 in Lower Hutt) is a former Heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, who won the Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Rick Duff (born June 21, 1964 in Camrose Alberta) is a retired boxer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Robert ("Rob" Muzzio (born 25 June, 1964 in Würzburg, West Germany) is a retired Decathlete from the United States Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Gheorghe Boroi (born June 28, 1964 in Berislavesti) is a retired Hurdler from Romania, who represented his native country in the men's Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Tania Bogomilova-Dangalakova (Таня Дангалакова (born June 30, 1964) is a former Breaststroke Swimmer from Bulgaria "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Denisse Fajardo (born July 1, 1964) is a former Peruvian Volleyball player and a three-time Olympian for her native country "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Bernard Laporte (born 1 July, 1964 in Rodez, Aveyron) is the current French Secretary of State for Sport "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Francisco Maciel García (born January 7, 1964 in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro Arteaga) is a former Tennis player from Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Luisa Cervera (born July 4, 1964) is a former Peruvian Volleyball player Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Martin Laurendeau (born July 10, 1964 in Montreal) is a former touring professional Tennis player and present captain of the Canadian Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Jonathan ("Jon" Edward Root (born July 10, 1964) is a former American Volleyball player who was a member of the United States men's Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. José Marcelino Bolivar (born July 14, 1964 in Ciudad Bolívar) is a retired Minimumweight boxer from Venezuela, Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Earl Jones (born July 17, 1964) is an American former middle distance runner who won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games In Los Angeles Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Thierry Brusseau (born 1964-07-22 in Marvejols, Lozere) was a track and field athlete from France, who mainly competed in the men's Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Erminia Russo (born July 24, 1964 in Kelowna British Columbia) is a retired female Volleyball player from Canada. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Helena ("Helen" Johanna Lejeune-Van der Ben (born July 25, 1964 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a former Dutch Field hockey Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Angus James Waddell (born 25 July 1964 is a former freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Heleen ("Hellen" Aafje Boering (born July 27, 1964 in Enschede, Overijssel) is a retired Water polo Goalkeeper Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Aleksandar Hristov (Александър Христов (born July 28, 1964) is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who became world champion and Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Sybille Schönrock (born July 28, 1964) is a former butterfly Swimmer from East Germany. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Roland George Lee (born July 30 1964 in Bicester, Oxfordshire) is a retired competitive Swimmer from England, who Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Maria Usifo (born August 1, 1964) is a retired Nigerian athlete who specialized in the 100 and 400 metres hurdles. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Elles Voskes (born August 3, 1964 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a former freestyle Swimmer from The Netherlands Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Anita Protti (born August 4, 1964 in Lausanne) is a retired athlete from Switzerland who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Nicolae Juravschi (or Nikolai Juravski) (born August 8, 1964) is a Moldovan canoer, who won three Olympic medals in the C-2 Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Michael ("Mike" Steward Heath (born August 9, 1964) is an American swimmer who won three Olympic medals at the 1984 Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Sammy Lelei (born August 14, 1964) is a former Long-distance runner from Kenya, who won the Berlin Marathon on September Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Mikko Yrjö Ilmari Kolehmainen (born August 18, 1964 in Mikkeli) is a retired Finnish flatwater canoer. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Giuseppe Giannini, (born August 20, 1964 in Rome) is a former Italian international footballer. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine is a Japanese former Long-distance runner, who won the silver medal in the women's marathon at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Mats Wilander (born August 22 1964, in Växjö, Sweden) is a former World No Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Frank Tate (born August 27, 1964 in Detroit MI) was an American boxer. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Jordi Arrese Castañé (born August 29 1964, in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Massimo Barbolini (born August 29 1964) is an Italian Volleyball coach Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Milena Gaiga (born August 30, 1964 in Port Alberni British Columbia) is a former Field hockey player from Canada, who represented Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Mike West (born August 31, 1964 in Kitchener Ontario) is a former Backstroke swimmer from Canada, who competed for his native Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Maryse Ewanjé-Epée (born 1964-09-04 in Poitiers) is a retired High jumper from France, who set her personal best on 1985-07-21, jumping Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Robson Caetano da Silva (born September 4, 1964 in Rio de Janeiro) is the most successful Brazilian sprinter to date Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Michael Bentt (born September 4, 1965 in London, United Kingdom) is a retired Heavyweight boxer turned actor of Jamaican Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Carlos Gabriel Salazar (born September 5, 1964 in Buenos Aires) is a retired boxer from Argentina, who competed in the Light Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Richard Matuszewski (born September 7, 1964 in Newark New Jersey) is a former Tennis player from the United States. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Zsolt Gyulay (born September 12, 1964 in Vác) is a former Hungarian flatwater canoer who has won four Olympic medals in the Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Dirk Richter (born September 12, 1964 in Cottbus, Brandenburg) is a former Swimmer from East Germany, who won the Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Terrence ("Terry" Michael Paul (born 1964-09-14 in Oakville Ontario) is a retired Rower from Canada. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Glenn Beringen (born September 16, 1964 in Adelaide) was an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1980s from Adelaide, who won Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Kelly-Ann Way (born September 18, 1964 in Windsor Ontario) is a retired Track cyclist and Road bicycle racer from Canada Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Wayne Yearwood (born September 22, 1964 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former professional and Olympic Basketball player from Canada Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Diana Mary Dutra (born September 23, 1964) better known plainly as Diana Dutra, is a former female boxer from Vancouver, Canada Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Christopher ("Chris" Charles Jacobs (born September 25, 1964) is a former freestyle Swimmer from the United States Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Ray Lazdins (born September 25, 1964 in Hamilton Ontario) is a retired Discus thrower from Canada, who represented his native country Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Tadashi Fukushima (born 29 September 1964) is a retired Long-distance runner from Japan, who's personal best in the men's 10000 metres Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Marcia Anne Pankratz (born October 1, 1964 in Wakefield Massachusetts) is a former Field hockey forward from the United States, who Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Dirk Brinkmann (born October 2, 1964 in Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a former Field hockey player from (West- Germany Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Seiko Hashimoto (橋本 聖子 married name: Seiko Ishizaki (石崎 聖子 born October 5, 1964 in Hayakita Hokkaido) is a former Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Letitia Alma Vriesde (born 5 October, 1964 in Paramaribo) is a track and field athlete from Suriname. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Carlos Manuel Gonçalves Patrício (born October 9, 1964) is a retired Long-distance runner from Portugal, who won the 1993 Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Uwe Ampler (born October 11 1964 in Zerbst) is a retired track and road cyclist from East Germany, who represented his native country Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Carlos di Laura (born October 19, 1964 in Lima) is a former Tennis player from Peru. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Christian Eminger (born October 21, 1964 in Baden Switzerland) is a former ice speed skater from Austria, who represented his native Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - David ("Dave" Frederick Penfold (born October 23, 1964 in Christchurch) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Johannes ("Johan" de Kock (born October 25, 1964 in Sliedrecht, Zuid-Holland) is a former football central defender Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Lawson Duncan (born October 26, 1964 in Asheville North Carolina) is a former American Tennis player. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Elisabeta Lipă (born October 26, 1964 in Siret, Suceava) is a retired Rower from Romania, who was Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Mary Terstegge Meagher Plant (born October 27, 1964 in Louisville Kentucky) is a former competitive swimmer from the United States Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II May Allison (born October 29, 1964 in Toronto Ontario) is a former Long-distance runner from Canada, who represented Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Anthony Robin LeClerc Mosse (born October 29, 1964 in Hong Kong) was the standard bearer for New Zealand competitive Swimming Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Jacqueline ("Jackie" Pereira (born 29 October 1964 in Perth Western Australia) is a former Field hockey striker from Australia who competed for her native Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Leah Marlee Pells (born 1964-11-09 in Vancouver British Columbia) is a retired female Track and field athlete from Canada, who competed Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Silken Suzette Laumann (born November 14, 1964 in Mississauga Ontario) is a Canadian champion rower. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Markus Hacksteiner (born November 18, 1964 in Windisch) is a former middle distance runner from Switzerland, who represented his native Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Lars Myrberg (born November 23, 1964 in Stockholm) was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal Drake Thadzi (born November 23, 1959 in Lilongwe) is a retired boxer from Malawi, who represented his native country at the 1984 Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Hendrik ("Hendrie" Krüzen (born November 24, 1964 in Almelo, Overijssel) is a former football midfielder from The Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Albert ("Bert" van Vlaanderen (born November 25, 1964 in Tienhoven) is a retired long-distance runner from The Netherlands, who participated Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Verena ("Vreni" Schneider (born November 26 1964 in Elm) is a former ski racer from Switzerland. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Henk-Jan Zwolle (born November 30, 1964 in Enschede, Overijssel) is a former rower from the Netherlands and two-time Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Pedro Pablo Morales (born December 5, 1964 in Chicago Illinois) was an Olympic swimmer for the United States. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Marat Ganeyev (born December 6, 1964 in Naberezhnye Chelny, Soviet Union) is a retired Track cyclist from Russia, Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Nikola Jerkan (born December 8, 1964) is a former football defender from Croatia. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Peter Blangé (born December 9, 1964 in Voorburg, Zuid-Holland) is a retired Volleyball player from the Netherlands Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Jacqueline Afine Toxopeus (born December 11, 1964 in Wageningen, Gelderland) is a former Dutch field hockey international playing in goal Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Carolyn Jane Waldo (born December 11, 1964 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former Synchronized swimmer from Canada. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Cristina Fink-Sisniega (born 1964-12-12) is a retired High jumper from Mexico, who set her personal best on 1992-05-17, jumping 1 Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Suzanne ("Suzie" Ciscele Landells (born 12 December 1964 known after marriage as Suzanne Dill-Macky, was an Australian individual medley swimmer of the 1980s Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Davide Milesi (born December 12, 1964 in Bergamo) is a retired Long-distance runner from Italy, who represented his native country Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Dieter Eilts (born December 13, 1964 in Upgant-Schott) was an acclaimed German Football (soccer player and is currently the trainer Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Heike Gabriela Drechsler née Daute (born December 16, 1964 in Gera, then East Germany) is a German Track and field athlete Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Maria ("Marieke" van Drogenbroek (born December 16, 1964 in Utrecht) is a former international Rower from the Netherlands Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Barbara Daniels is an English Cricketer and former member of the England women's cricket team. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Arvydas Romas Sabonis (born on December 19th, 1964 in Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a retired Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Lacy Barnes-Mileham (born December 23, 1964 in Ridgecrest California) is a 1996 Atlanta Olympics athlete from the United States Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes For the Qawwali singer see Qawwal Shahid Ali Khan Shahid Ali Khan ( Urdu: شاہد علی خان) (born December Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Anil Kaul (born December 25, 1964 in Amritsar, India) is a retired male Badminton player from Canada, who won the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Rick Leach (b December 28 1964, in Arcadia, California) is a professional Tennis player from the United States. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Joe Weatherly ( May 29, 1922 - January 19, 1964) was a two-time NASCAR championship driver The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Kenneth Douglass Hubbs ( December 23 1941 - February 13 1964) was an American Second baseman who played from to for Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr ( January 20, 1929 – July 2, 1964) was one of the pioneering race car drivers of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Frederick "Fred" Grace ( February 29, 1884 &ndash July 23 1964) was a Lightweight boxer. 1884)
• December 3 — Nils Backlund (68), Swedish water polo player (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Nils Robert Backlund ( October 25, 1896 &ndash December 3, 1964) was a Swedish Water polo player who competed in the 1896)

Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year

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