Monday August 17, 1964: on this day

August 17, 1964 was the 230th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1964, who was born and died on August 17, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes), movies (e.g. The Gospel According to St. Matthew, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini), TV series (e.g. Jonny Quest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1964?


August 17, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1964 can also be written as 8/17/1964 in the US and as 17/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1964:

  • Margaret harshaw, metropolitan opera soprano, sings the role of turandot in puccini's opera ''turandot'' at the new york world's fair.

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August 17, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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August 17, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 01:37 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 17, 1964?


Famous people born on August 17, 1964:

  • Maria McKee

    American singer-songwriter (lone justice).

  • Colin James

    Canadian producer and guitarist of singer-songwriters.

  • Dave Penney

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Pete McCutcheon

    Boston, massachusetts -- canadian tour golfer (1993 quebec open).

  • Jorginho
  • Deen Castronovo
  • Gerhard Lieb
  • Salvatore Mancuso Gómez
  • Éric Occansey
  • John Offerdahl
  • Dallas Comegys
  • Marco Fassone
  • Giampaolo Bertuzzi

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 7 months old,

or 715 months and 11 days old,

or 3110 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21773 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1964.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1964?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1964.

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August 17, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1964:

  • Happy Felsch

    American baseball player, best known for his participation in the black sox scandal.

  • Oda Alstrup
  • Jon Iversen
  • Agustín Moreno Ladrón de Guevara

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1964:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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 17, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Under The Boardwalk
  2. - Steal Away
  3. - Where Did Our Love Go
  4. - I Stand Accused
  5. - Just Be True

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August 17, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante

Country: United States of America

Topkapi

Topkapi

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley

Country: United States of America

King & Country

King & Country

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Barry Foster

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

August 17, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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 Tribute To John F. Kennedy by Pierre Salinger and Sander Vanocur

A Tribute To John F. Kennedy

By:

Pierre Salinger and Sander Vandocur published A Tribute to John F. Kennedy in Encyclopaedia Britannica 1964. No edition was given. Description: Black boards featuring the President's signature on the front and dates.

Crisis In Black And White by Charles E. Silberman

Crisis In Black And White

By:

"Crisis in Black and White" is a strong and uncompromising analysis of America's 'the Negro problem. It is the best book on American society ever published.

The Naked Society by Vance Packard

The Naked Society

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1964?

On August 17, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1964?

On August 17, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1964?

On August 17, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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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