This Day in History: 1964-11-03

USA: The networks call the result of the presidential election early this evening, as it is apparent that Johnson/Humphrey have won by a landslide over Goldwater/Miller. The Democrats get 61% of the popular vote – 43 million, and get 486 electors (versus 39% – 27 million and 52 respectively for the Republicans). Additionally, voters turn out for the Democrats in Congress, with the party now holding 295 to 140 and 68 to 32 in the House and the Senate