1964

MCMLXIV. Leap Year.

Started on a Wednesday, ended on a Thursday.

January

 * Top of the Pops begins on BBC TV.
 * Doctor Who 's first Dalek adventure continues, with William Hartnell as The Doctor.
 * IX Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck.

February

 * The Beatles travel to the USA for the first time.

March

 * 21: Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen. Winner: Gigliola Cinquetti (Italy) - Non ho l'età.

October

 * XVIII Olympiad in Tokyo.
 * UK General Election - Labour defeats the Conservatives.

Public figures

 * Alec Douglas-Home, PM until Ocotber, succeeeded by Harold Wilson.

Music

 * first new no.1:  The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand