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Monday August 31, 1964: on this day
August 31, 1964 was the 244th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1964, who was born and died on August 31, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals), movies (e.g. Fail-Safe, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. The Rogues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1964?
- August 31, 1964: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1964?
- August 31, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1964: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1964: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1964?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1964?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1964?
What day of the week was August 31, 1964?
August 31, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 244th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1964 can also be written as 8/31/1964 in the US and as 31/8/1964 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1964: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1964:
- Ground is broken for anaheim stadium, future home of angels
- President lyndon johnson signs food stamp act as public law 88-525.
August 31, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 31, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1964 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 04:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1964.
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Who was born on August 31, 1964?
Famous people born on August 31, 1964:
- Raymond P. Hammond
American poet and critic.
- Ramón Félix
Mexican drug trafficker (d. 2002).
- Mark Lewis Jones
- Joël Mesot
- Duane Washington
- Mike West
- Ramón Arellano Félix
- Esteban Becker Churukian
- Grazia Colombo
- Margareta Ihrén
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
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Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 59 years 7 months old,
or 715 months and 26 days old,
or 3112 weeks and 4 days old,
or 21788 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1964?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1964?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1964.
August 31, 1964: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1964:
- Carole Coleman
At 42 years old, singer "face the music" dies.
- Goffredo Bellonci
- Peter Lanyon
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1964:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1964:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1964: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 31st and September 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1964 was The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
August 31, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun
- The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
- Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
- The Dave Clark Five - Because
- Bobby Freeman - C'mon And Swim
August 31, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
August 31, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
- The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
- The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
- The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
- Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You
August 31, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
August 31, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
- The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
- Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
- Solomon Burke - Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
- Jerry Butler - I Stand Accused
August 31, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fail-Safe
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Dan O'Herlihy
Country: United States of America
No Time for Sergeants
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton
Country: United States of America
Goldfinger
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Shirley Eaton
Country: United States of America
Peyton Place
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Arthur Kennedy
Country: United States of America
Topkapi
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
The Rogues
Release year: 1964
Written by: Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts
Starring: Robert Coote, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Gig Young
Country: United States of America
12 O'Clock High
Release year: 1964
Starring: Frank Overton, Paul Burke, Chris Robinson, Robert Lansing
Country: United States of America
The Addams Family
Release year: 1964
Written by: David Levy
Starring: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Ted Cassidy, Jackie Coogan
Country: United States of America
Jonny Quest
Release year: 1964
Country: United States of America
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Release year: 1964
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
By: John Le Carre
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.
The Naked Society
By: Vance Packard
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 Kennedy Wit
By: Bill Adler
Vintage paperback The Kennedy Wit: John F. Kennedy's Humor and Wisdom By Bill Adler
Crisis In Black And White
By: Charles E. Silberman
"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.
Convention
By: Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II
Fletcher Knebel is the author of "Seven Days in May," a White House thriller. Now, he turns his attention to this year's Presidency political convention.
Who was the US President on August 31, 1964?
On August 31, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1964?
On August 31, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1964?
On August 31, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
