Sunday May 17, 1964: on this day

May 17, 1964 was the 138th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1964, who was born and died on May 17, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1964?


May 17, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1964 can also be written as 5/17/1964 in the US and as 17/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1964: What happened on that day?


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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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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 17, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 02:04 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 17, 1964?


Famous people born on May 17, 1964:

  • David Eigenberg
    David Eigenberg

    American actor.

  • Rob Pruitt

    Known for his playful and provocative art installations.

  • Menno Oosting

    Dutch tennis player (born 1964).

  • Stratos Apostolakis

    Greek coach and footballer.

  • Mauro Martini

    Italian race car driver.

  • Nancy Gitzen

    American.

  • Alfons Groenendijk
  • Dave Popson
  • Fumihiko Sori
  • Angelo Tosi
  • Russell Gilbrook
  • Garbiñe Abasolo
  • Francesco Abate
  • Gabriele Gnani
  • Nancy Benoit

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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


You are 59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 2 days old,

or 3122 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21856 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1964.

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 17, 1964:

  • Oiva Kuusinen

    Finnish journalist and politician who played a key role in the Finnish Communist Party.

  • Otto V Kuusinen

    President of karelo–finnish soviet republic (1940-1956), dies at the age of 82.

  • Nandor Fodor

    Author and parapsychologist for the hungarian-american psychological society (d. 1964).

  • Arpenik Nalbandyan
  • Corso Pecori Giraldi
  • Steve Owen
  • Edna Hammel
  • Pietro Luigi Micheletti

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Vandella Smith

    Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

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


Holidays on May 17, 1964:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1964:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1964:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

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

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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 17, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

When The Cheering Stopped by Gene Smith

When The Cheering Stopped

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The remarkable story of Woodrow Wilson’s final years in the White House, and his subsequent years there. His wife played a crucial role when the country was without a president.

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 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 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.

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.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1964?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1964?

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

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What is special about May 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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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Sunday May 17, 1964