Saturday August 15, 1964: on this day

August 15, 1964 was the 228th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 1964 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 1964, who was born and died on August 15, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin), movies (e.g. The Patsy, directed by Jerry Lewis), TV series (e.g. Jonny Quest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1964?


August 15, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1964 can also be written as 8/15/1964 in the US and as 15/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

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August 15, 1964: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1964: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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August 15, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1964 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 15, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

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Who was born on August 15, 1964?


Famous people born on August 15, 1964:

  • Melinda Gates

    Melinda gates is a businesswoman known for co-founding the bill & melinda gates foundation and for her philanthropic work.

  • Srihari

    Renowned Indian journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Valoree Swanson

    American politician and businesswoman serving in the Virginia House of Delegates.

  • Luc Chatel

    Luc chatel is a french politician and former minister of national education.

  • Melinda French

    Co-founder of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Jane Ellison

    An english politician and lawyer.

  • Debi Mazar

    Queens, new york -- actress.

  • Anne De Baetzelier

    Belgian beauty pageant winner, tv personality.

  • Scott Saunders

    American homicide/suicide: found dead 4/17/2002 from gunshot wounds in his bedroom, along with desiree (b. 6/13/1965, lynnwood, ca).

  • Giovanna Zucca
  • André Golke
  • Carlos Manuel Escribano Subías
  • Michael Berresse
  • Julia Hobsbawm
  • Tibor Komáromi
  • Birkir Kristinsson

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 7 months old,

or 715 months and 4 days old,

or 3109 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21766 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1964.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1964?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1964.

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August 15, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1964:

  • Edward Alexander
  • Dr. Atl
  • Eino Kettunen
  • Lucio Bini
  • Gerardo Murillo

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

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August 15, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1964:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1964 was Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Loves Somebody
  2. - Where Did Our Love Go
  3. - A Hard Day's Night
  4. - Rag Doll
  5. - Under The Boardwalk

August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
  2. - A Hard Day's Night
  3. - Have I The Right?
  4. - It's All Over Now
  5. - I Won't Forget You

August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Under The Boardwalk
  2. - Keep On Pushing
  3. - Steal Away
  4. - Just Be True
  5. - Where Did Our Love Go

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August 15, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Patsy

The Patsy

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Jerry Lewis

The Night of the Iguana

The Night of the Iguana

Release year: 1964

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon

Country: United States of America

The Gorgon

The Gorgon

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco, Barbara Shelley

Kisses for My President

Kisses for My President

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Polly Bergen, Arlene Dahl, Edward Andrews

Marnie

Marnie

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Martin Gabel, Louise Latham

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 1964 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Naked Society by Vance Packard

The Naked Society

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The Naked Society, originally published 1964, was the first book to address how then-new technologies like hidden microphones, hidden cameras, modern filing system, and the polygraph lie detector could be used.

The Invisible Government by David Wise and Thomas B. Ross

The Invisible Government

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1964: By Thomas B. Ross and David Wise - 375 Pages - Not listed in the 1st edition.

Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg

Candy

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The now-classic Candy was banned upon its first publication. It is a hilarious romp about Candy Christian, an all-American girl with wide eyes and lusciousness. Candy, a satire on Voltaire's Candide, chronicles her adventures meeting mystics and sexual analysts as …

The Group by Mary McCarthy

The Group

By:

The Group, written with a trenchant, sardonic edge is a captivating novel that captures the social history of America during two world wars.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

By:

Viking will release The Pigeon Tunnel in September 2016. This 50th anniversary edition of John le Carrre's bestselling novel launched John le Carrre's career internationally. Alec Leamas watches while his last agent is killed by East German sentries.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1964?

On August 15, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1964?

On August 15, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1964?

On August 15, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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What happened in 1964?

1964 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Singapore limits imports from Netherlands due to Indonesian aggression
  • KTVS TV channel 3 in Sterling, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Amendment 24 outlaws poll tax

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What was the calendar for August 1964?

August 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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