Wednesday January 01, 1964, NewYear’s Day

US date format: 1/1/1964, UK date format: 1/1/1964

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 1, 1964).

Famous birthdays on this day include Dedee Pfeiffer and Antonio Zequila.

The number one song in US was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton. I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles was #1 song in the UK.

The Incredible Mr. Limpet, directed by Arthur Lubin, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1964 while The Hat On The Bed by John O'Hara was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching That's My Boy.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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January 01, 1964 Events

What happened on January 01, 1964?


Historical Events

  • KTVS TV channel 3 in Sterling, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia.

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January 01, 1964 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on January 01, 1964?

Other January 1st famous birthdays

  • French lawyer and politician, the Minister of Economic Affairs since 2007

  • French writer and philosopher who adheres to hedonism and anarchism. He is a highly prolific author on philosophy, having written more than 50 books.

  • Michèle Mercier

    French actress

  • French singer of Spanish descent, belonging to the "Nouvelle Chanson" genre. In 2001, she reached the semi-finals of the French "Star Academy"

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How old am I?

If January 01, 1964 is your birthday you are 59 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 01.

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January 01, 1964 Famous Deaths


Who died on January 01, 1964?

Other January 1st famous deaths

  • British homicide; charged with 11 murders, nine of them with his wife, Rosemary.

  • Cesar Romero

    Cuban-American actor (Joker - Batman, Falcon Crest), dies at age 86 from bronchitis and pneumonia (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who reached the peak of her acclaim in the 1943 stage production, "Voice of the Turtle.

  • German actor who made his debut in "Der Ammenkonig" in 1935.

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January 01, 1964 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

Dragon

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January 01, 1964 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 01, 1964?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

January 1st marks the 0th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1964.

There are 365 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

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The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Don Knotts, Carole Cook, Jack Weston, Andrew Duggan

Country: United States of America

Omicron

Omicron

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti

Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti

Country: Italy

Mary, Mary

Mary, Mary

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Barry Nelson, Diane McBain, Hiram Sherman

Contempt

Contempt

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance, Michel Piccoli, Giorgia Moll

Country: United States of America

The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Fletcher Markle

Starring: Émile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott

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Music charts

What was the number one song on January 01, 1964? Which were the top hits on January 01, 1964?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - There! I've Said It Again
  2. - Louie Louie
  3. - Dominique
  4. - Since I Fell For You
  5. - Forget Him

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - I Want To Hold Your Hand
  2. - She Loves You
  3. - Glad All Over
  4. - Hippy Hippy Shake
  5. - I Only Want To Be With You

Top #5 R&B songs

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

TV Series

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That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Sean Anders

Copycat

Copycat

Release year: 1963

Directed by: Jon Amiel

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

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Books

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The Hat On The Bed by John O'Hara

The Hat On The Bed

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First Edition. First Printing (STATED). Attractive Book. Tiny tears for DJ. On the front page, a date christmas inscription was written to a friend. Christmas stamp from 1963, glued to a top price DJ sleeve.

The Living Reed by Pearl S. Buck

The Living Reed

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A "absorbing and fast-moving" story about Korea, as told by one family. This is the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Good Earth (The New York Times).

Security Is A Thumb And A Blanket by Charles M. Schulz

Security Is A Thumb And A Blanket

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Pages clean and tidy, binding tight. Complete dust jacket, unfaded. The dust jacket is complete with the exception of some minor wear at the edges.

The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes

The Venetian Affair

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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.

My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman

My Darling Clementine

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This is the acclaimed biography about Lady Clementine. It was first published in 1963 and became an international bestseller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.

Who was the US President on January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on January 01, 1964?

On January 01, 1964 several famous people were born including, Dedee Pfeiffer, Antonio Zequila, Ron Gilbert.

Which famous people died on January 01, 1964?

Famous people died on January 01, 1964 include, Otto Emanuel Olsson, Rika Hopper, Bechara El Khoury.

What was the number one song in January 01, 1964?

The number one song in the week of January 01, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton in US and I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles in UK.

What were the top hits on January 01, 1964?

The top hits on January 01, 1964 were There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, Dominique by The Singing Nun in US and I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, She Loves You by The Beatles, Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five in UK.