February 1964

Friday 07:

The Beatles arrived on their first visit to the United States.

Sunday 09:

The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Monday 10:

1964 - The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, collides with the Voyager off the south coast of NSW, Australia.

Tuesday 11:

The Republic of China (Taiwan) breaks off diplomatic relations with France.

Monday 17:

In Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States rules that congressional districts have to be approximately equal in population.

Wednesday 19:

Paul Simon writes "The Sounds of Silence," the song which, in a year and a half, will catapult him and Art Garfunkel to stardom as Simon & Garfunkel.

Tuesday 25:

Ali versus Liston: Cassius Clay beat Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, Florida, and was crowned the heavyweight champion of the world.

Thursday 27:

The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over.

Saturday 29:

In Sydney, Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser sets a new world record in the 100-meter freestyle swimming competition (58.9 seconds).