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Events on Friday 11 December 1964 2
1931 – 1964Sam Cooke (1931-1964)Died 11 December 1964, aged 33Cooke was an American singer and songwriter widely regarded as one of the pioneers of soul music, with hits including "You Send Me" and "A Change Is Gonna Come". He was shot and killed under disputed circumstances at a Los Angeles motel.
1964Sam Cooke shot dead in Los AngelesHacienda MotelKilled at 33 in disputed circumstances.