What happened on Wednesday January 01, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1964:

• Dissolution of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was dissolved, marking a significant moment in African decolonization. The federation was split into three distinct territories: Northern Rhodesia (which became independent Zambia), Southern Rhodesia (later Zimbabwe), and Nyasaland (now Malawi). This political transformation represented a critical step in the region's transition from colonial rule to independent statehood.
• Top of the Pops Debuts on BBC The iconic British music chart television program, Top of the Pops, made its first broadcast on the BBC network. This program would go on to become a cultural phenomenon, showcasing popular music and influencing British pop culture for decades to come.
• Texas Longhorns Triumph in Cotton Bowl In a decisive victory, the #1 ranked Texas Longhorns defeated the #2 Navy Midshipmen 28-6 in the Cotton Bowl game held in Dallas. This match was a significant sporting event that showcased the Longhorns' football prowess and marked an important moment in college football history.
• Death of Alf Hall Alf Hall, a notable South African cricket player known for his left-arm quick bowling, passed away. During his career, he impressively took 40 wickets in 7 Test matches, contributing to the rich sporting history of South African cricket.
• KTVS TV Channel Launch KTVS TV channel 3, a CBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Sterling, Colorado. This local television station launch contributed to the expansion of media and communication infrastructure in the region.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1964

January 01, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1964:

• Dedee Pfeiffer

  American actress and producer known for her roles in television and film, sister of actress Michelle Pfeiffer.

• Stephen Elop

  Canadian business executive who served as CEO of Nokia from 2010 to 2013, leading the company's strategic partnership with Microsoft.

• Scott Ian

  Guitarist and founding member of the thrash metal band Anthrax, known for his influential role in the metal music scene.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1964:

• Bishara al-Khuri
• Folkman Schaanning

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on January 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Singing Nun - Dominique
4. Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You
5. Bobby Rydell - Forget Him

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
4. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
5. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1964 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. The Impressions - It's All Right
3. Jerry Butler - Need To Belong
4. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
5. The Marvelettes - As Long As I Know He's Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 09:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1964

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Someone born on January 01, 1964 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 8 days old,

or 3201 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22409 days old,

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

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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

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

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