In Washington D. C., the Organization of American States votes to impose sanctions on Cuba. U. S. President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona is nominated by the Republican party to run for the President of the United States. In other news, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes his last visit to the British House of Commons. In Moscow, Anastas Mikoyan becomes Soviet President. In London, the Beatles´ first film, "A Hard Day´s Night" is released to British audiences.

The St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series in the seventh game against the New York Yankees. Fred Hansen sets the new pole vault record at 17 feet 4 inches. The Cleveland Browns shut out the Baltimore Colts 27-0 to capture the National Football League title. A horse named Northern Dancer, ridden by jockey W. Hartack, emerges victorious in the Kentucky Derby. In the National Basketball Association championships, the Boston Celtics beat San Francisco. This is the sixth straight NBA title win for Boston.

Back in 1964, the popular songs of that time were: "Come See about Me" performed by The Supremes; "Hello, Dolly" performed by Louis Armstrong; "I Get Around" sung by The Beach Boys; as well as "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles.  Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Leader of the Pack" by The Shangri-La's; "Love Me Do" by The Beatles; "My Guy" by Mary Wells; and the ever popular "The House Of The Rising Sun" by Animals.

Best Movie: "My Fair Lady" - Directed by George Cukor

Best Actor: Rex Harrison - "My Fair Lady"

Best Actress: Julie Andrews - "Mary Poppins"