Saturday May 16, 1964: on this day

May 16, 1964 was the 137th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 16, 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 May 16, 1964, who was born and died on May 16, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Guy by Mary Wells), movies (e.g. What a Way to Go!, directed by J. Lee Thompson), TV series (e.g. Another World) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1964?


May 16, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1964 can also be written as 5/16/1964 in the US and as 16/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1964:

  • Verne gagne beats mad dog vachon in omaha, to become nwa champion.
  • 90th preakness: bill hartack aboard northern dancer wins in 1:56.8.

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May 16, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 16, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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May 16, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 May 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 01:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1964.

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Who was born on May 16, 1964?


Famous people born on May 16, 1964:

  • Milton Jones

    Former professional footballer who played as a striker.

  • Boyd Tinsley

    Boyd Tinsley is a violinist and member of the Dave Matthews Band.

  • John Salley

    American actor and basketball player.

  • Edit Berces

    Hungarian marathon runner.

  • Mary Hobbs

    English dj and journalist.

  • Eduardo Bhatia

    Politician.

  • Els Dottermans
  • Massimo Sbaragli
  • Gloria Sirabella
  • Luigi Voltattorni
  • Kobus Wiese
  • Olivier Dall'Oglio
  • Antonio De Vitis
  • Rebecca Front
  • Jeong Myeong-hui
  • Niklas Lindqvist
  • Peter Fieber

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 12 days old,

or 3123 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21866 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1964.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1964?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1964.

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May 16, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1964:

  • Delmar Harvey

    Delmar Harvey was a professional baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Fred Goebel

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1964:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1964:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1964:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Guy
  2. - Hello, Dolly!
  3. - Love Me Do
  4. - Bits And Pieces
  5. - Do You Want To Know A Secret

May 16, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Throw Your Love Away
  2. - Juliet
  3. - My Boy Lollipop
  4. - I Believe
  5. - World Without Love

May 16, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Guy
  2. - I'm So Proud
  3. - (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet
  4. - Wish Someone Would Care
  5. - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)

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May 16, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

What a Way to Go!

What a Way to Go!

Release year: 1964

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin

Country: United States of America

The Brass Bottle

The Brass Bottle

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Tony Randall, Burl Ives, Barbara Eden, Kamala Devi

What a Way to Go!

What a Way to Go!

Release year: 1964

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin

Country: United States of America

Black God, White Devil

Black God, White Devil

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Glauber Rocha

Starring: Geraldo Del Rey, Yoná Magalhães, Othon Bastos, Maurício do Valle

The Third Secret

The Third Secret

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Charles Crichton

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento

May 16, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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:

Another World

Another World

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Eitan Reuven

Impromptu

Impromptu

Release year: 1964

Directed by: James Lapine

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

May 16, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes

The Venetian Affair

By:

Fenner snuffed Rosenfeld's message and remarked wryly on how he was following the best traditions. He thought that this was an easy game to master.

Von Ryan'S Express by David Westheimer

Von Ryan'S Express

By:

Unwittingly, an Air Force colonel delivers a group British and American officers to the Germans and plans an escape

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.

A Day In The Life Of President Kennedy by Jim Bishop

A Day In The Life Of President Kennedy

By:

"To my everlasting sorrow, I was not the last writer to collaborate with President Kennedy on an exclusive piece. So I requested that it be published exactly as it was written.

The Martyred by Richard E. Kim

The Martyred

By:

"Written in an atmosphere of total austerity, and yet the passion for the book is constantly beating up against its seemingly barren surface.

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Who was the US President on May 16, 1964?

On May 16, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1964?

On May 16, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1964?

On May 16, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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 May 1964?

May 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1964 calendar looked like.

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