Saturday August 08, 1964: on this day

August 08, 1964 was the 221st day of the year 1964, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1964, who was born and died on August 08, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Night of the Iguana, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Jonny Quest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1964?


August 08, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 221st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1964 can also be written as 8/8/1964 in the US and as 8/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1964:

  • 110 in the shade closes at broadhurst theater nyc after 330 performances
  • Dutch opera forms in amsterdam
  • Rolling stones 1st dutch concert
  • A rolling stones gig in scheveningen gets out of control. riot police end the gig after about 15 minutes, upon which spectators start to fight the riot police.

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August 08, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1964 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1964 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:39 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

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 08, 1964?


Famous people born on August 08, 1964:

  • Yuan Weimin

    Yuan Weimin is a former Chinese swimmer who won multiple gold medals in the 1980s.

  • Saravoot Yoovidhya

    Saravoot Yoovidhya is a Thai billionaire businessman and the co-owner of the Red Bull energy drink company.

  • Akali Phoolka

    Indian politician known for his work in human rights and social justice.

  • Arnie Beyeler

    Former professional baseball player and coach.

  • Anastasia M. Ashman

    American blogger and author.

  • Giuseppe Conte

    Prime minister of italy.

  • Paul Taylor

    American choreographer (b. 1930).

  • Scott Sandelin

    American ice hockey coach and player.

  • Christina Pavarotti

    Adua pavarotti, a noted italian family, is the daughter of luciano pavarotti and luciano pavarotti.

  • Eddie Trunk

    American radio host and author.

  • Harry Lee "Butch" Reynolds

    United states -- 400m runner (world record).

  • Gilles Verdez
  • Klaus Ebner
  • Gérard Deltell

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 7 months old,

or 715 months and 21 days old,

or 3111 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21783 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1964?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1964.

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August 08, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1964:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1964 was A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Hard Day's Night
  2. - Everybody Loves Somebody
  3. - Where Did Our Love Go
  4. - The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)
  5. - Rag Doll

August 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 08, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1964 was Keep On Pushing by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Keep On Pushing
  2. - Under The Boardwalk
  3. - Steal Away
  4. - Just Be True
  5. - Share Your Love With Me

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August 08, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Looking for Love

Looking for Love

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Don Weis

Starring: Connie Francis, Jim Hutton, Susan Oliver, Joby Baker

August 08, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Spire by William Golding

The Spire

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Dean Jocelin's vision of a new, immense spire that will rise above his cathedral is a test for all those around him.

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.

Convention by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II

Convention

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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.

The Rector Of Justin by Louis Auchincloss

The Rector Of Justin

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The RECTOR of JUSTIN is a Louis Auchincloss novel. It centers on Frank Prescott who founded a school for boys. Six narrators provide unique perspectives on Prescott's life, including his motivations and the causes of his successes and failures. They …

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

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

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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 08, 1964?

On August 08, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1964?

On August 08, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1964?

On August 08, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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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