What happened on Saturday February 01, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1964:

• The Beatles' First US #1 Hit The Beatles achieved their first number one hit in the United States with 'I Want to Hold Your Hand', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained at #1 for seven consecutive weeks. This milestone marked the beginning of the 'British Invasion' in American popular music, signaling a transformative moment in 20th-century musical culture.
• Olympic Skiing Sisters Make History French sisters Christine and Marielle Goitschel made Olympic history by becoming the first female siblings to win gold and silver medals in the same skiing event during the Innsbruck Winter Olympics, showcasing remarkable athletic achievement.
• Controversial Music Censorship Attempt Indiana Governor Mathew Walsh attempted to ban the popular rock song 'Louie Louie' by The Kingsmen, citing concerns about its allegedly obscene lyrics. This incident highlighted the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding rock music in the early 1960s.
• Suriname River Dam Construction The Afobaka Dam was completed on the Suriname River, a significant hydroelectric infrastructure project that would impact the region's energy production and economic development.

Events in 1964

February 01, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1964

February 01, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1964 can also be written as 2/1/1964 in the US and as 1/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1964:

• Jani Lane

  Jani Lane was the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Warrant, known for hit songs in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1964:

• Antonio Aliotta
• Pёtr Starkovskij

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me
3. The Marketts - Out Of Limits
4. The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird
5. The Rip Chords - Hey Little Cobra

February 01, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1964 was Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
4. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

February 01, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1964 was Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um by Major Lance, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. Bob And Earl - Harlem Shuffle
4. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
5. The Shirelles - Tonight You're Gonna Fall In Love With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1964

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Someone born on February 01, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 8 days old,

or 3196 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22378 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1964?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1964.

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