deaths
August 14, 1964
Johnny Burnette, American singer-songwriter (born 1934)
Johnny Burnette
John Joseph Burnette was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny, his brother Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he drowned following a boat accident, aged 30.
August 14
August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 139 days remain until the end of the year.