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Get your FREE Moon ReadingWednesday 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.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books
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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.
See also
What happened on January 01 in history? Find out the list of January 1st major events
What was 1964 famous for? Discover everything about 1964
January 01, 1964 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on January 01, 1964?
![Dedee Pfeiffer]()
American actress and producer
Writer
American actress
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"
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.
January 01, 1964 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 01, 1964?
Composer, dies at 84.
Dutch actress (Comedia, Anastasia), dies at about 86.
President of Lebanon (Born 1890).
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.
January 01, 1964 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
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
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
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
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Ugo Gregoretti
Starring: Renato Salvatori, Ugo Gregoretti, Rosemary Dexter, Calisto Calisti
Country: Italy
Mary, Mary
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Barry Nelson, Diane McBain, Hiram Sherman
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
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Fletcher Markle
Starring: Émile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott
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
- Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- The Singing Nun - Dominique
- Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You
- Bobby Rydell - Forget Him
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- The Beatles - She Loves You
- Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
- The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
- Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
Top #5 R&B songs
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- The Impressions - It's All Right
- Jerry Butler - Need To Belong
- The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
- The Marvelettes - As Long As I Know He's Mine
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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That's My Boy
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Sean Anders
Copycat
Release year: 1963
Directed by: Jon Amiel
Jonny Quest
Release year: 1964
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1964?
- LIFE: Hollywood magic double issue
- Time: Portrait of artist Andrew Wyeth done by his sister, Henriette Hurd
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7851
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Hat On The Bed
By: John O'Hara
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
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
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
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
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.
