1964 ... What a Year!

On to 1964 - a good year. A solid year with plenty of classics, some of which are undoubtedly favourites of many.

Before the silver screen enlightens us with all the goodies, what did happen elsewhere on this third rock from the Sun in the year 1964?

• Beatlemania comes to the US. This coincides with the invention of the term "Boy Band".
• The Italian government admits that the Tower of Pisa is leaning. They changed its name to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• The Great Train Robbery happens, which inspires the great folk-metal song "The Great Brain Robbery" by Skyclad.
• Something important happens in Malaysia.

You know ... the usual.