Thursday May 21, 1964: on this day

May 21, 1964 was the 142nd day of the year 1964, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1964, who was born and died on May 21, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Guy by Mary Wells), movies (e.g. Viva Las Vegas, directed by George Sidney), TV series (e.g. Another World) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1964?


May 21, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1964 can also be written as 5/21/1964 in the US and as 21/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1964: What happened on that day?


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May 21, 1964: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 21, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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May 21, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 03:57 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 21, 1964?


Famous people born on May 21, 1964:

  • Rachelle Ferrell

    American jazz singer with a powerful vocal range.

  • Pete Sandoval

    Salvadoran-american drummer.

  • Danny Bailey

    English coach and footballer.

  • Carolyn Lawrence

    American singer and actress.

  • Tommy Albelin in Stockholm

    Sweden; nhl defenseman (calgary flames).

  • Arthur C. Brooks

    Author.

  • Nancy Benoit

    American professional wrestler (d.2007).

  • Tom Harding in Kalamazoo

    Michigan, usa; canadian tour golfer (1991 transamerica).

  • Annabel Schofield

    Llanelli, wales -- actress laurel ellis-dallas.

  • Paola Saluzzi
  • Armin Eichholz
  • Costas Kapitanis
  • Per Nyqvist
  • Maria Semple
  • Massimo Bergamin

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 9 months old,

or 717 months and 27 days old,

or 3121 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21852 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 1964.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1964?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1964.

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May 21, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1964:

  • James Franck

    German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1882).

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

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May 21, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1964:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1964:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1964:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Guy
  2. - Love Me Do
  3. - Hello, Dolly!
  4. - Chapel Of Love
  5. - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)

May 21, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 21, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Guy
  2. - Wish Someone Would Care
  3. - I'm So Proud
  4. - Walk On By
  5. - I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore

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May 21, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

Release year: 1964

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest

Country: United States of America

Seance on a Wet Afternoon

Seance on a Wet Afternoon

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Starring: Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough, Margaret Lacey, Marie Burke

633 Squadron

633 Squadron

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Walter Grauman

Starring: Cliff Robertson, George Chakiris, Maria Perschy, Harry Andrews

The Brass Bottle

The Brass Bottle

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Harry Keller

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

Honeymoon Hotel

Honeymoon Hotel

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, Jill St. John

May 21, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 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.

Von Ryan'S Express by David Westheimer

Von Ryan'S Express

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

The Wapshot Scandal by John Cheever

The Wapshot Scandal

By:

Anita Scott designed the dust jacket. He was awarded the William Dean Howells medal for his second novel, which is about the Wapshot families.

The Green Felt Jungle by Ed Reid and Ovid Demaris

The Green Felt Jungle

By:

The Green Felt Jungle, the first book to explore the Las Vegas mirage, where unrestrained tourists can legally and innocently gamble.

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

A Moveable Feast

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Who was the US President on May 21, 1964?

On May 21, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1964?

On May 21, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1964?

On May 21, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

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