What happened on Thursday October 01, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1964:

• Free Speech Movement Launched at UC Berkeley A pivotal moment in student activism and civil rights, the Free Speech Movement begins on the University of California, Berkeley campus, challenging restrictions on political activities and advocating for student rights.
• Japanese Shinkansen High-Speed Rail Service Launches Japan introduces its revolutionary Shinkansen (bullet train) high-speed rail service, connecting Tokyo and Osaka, marking a significant milestone in transportation technology and infrastructure development.
• USS Thresher Wreckage Located The wreckage of the USS Thresher, an American submarine that tragically sank during sea trials, was discovered approximately 220 miles off the Massachusetts coast, nearly 18 months after its disappearance.
• San Francisco Cable Cars Become National Landmark San Francisco's iconic cable cars are officially declared a United States national landmark, recognizing their historical and cultural significance in urban transportation.
• Trans World Radio Begins Official Broadcast on Bonaire Trans World Radio commences its first official broadcast from Bonaire, expanding international radio communication and media reach.
• Second Dutch Television Network Launches The Netherlands introduces its second television network, expanding media diversity and broadcasting options in the country.
• WTSJ TV Channel 18 Begins Broadcasting in Puerto Rico WTSJ TV channel 18, an NBC affiliate, starts broadcasting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expanding local television coverage.
• WWAY TV Channel 3 Launches in Wilmington, NC WWAY TV channel 3, an ABC affiliate, begins broadcasting in Wilmington, North Carolina, enhancing local media infrastructure.
• Jonathan Sarfati Born Jonathan Sarfati, an Australian-born chess player, scientist, and author, is born, who would later become known for his contributions in multiple fields.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1964

October 01, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1964 can also be written as 10/1/1964 in the US and as 1/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1964:

• Denis Dercourt

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Famous people born in 1964

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Famous people died on October 01, 1964:

• Douglas McGregor
• Ernst Toch

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
2. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
3. The Newbeats - Bread And Butter
4. Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
5. The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1964 was You Really Got Me by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. The Kinks - You Really Got Me
2. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
3. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
4. The Four Seasons - Rag Doll
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1964 was Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Joe Hinton, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
2. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
3. The Impressions - You Must Believe Me
4. Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving
5. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 05:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1964

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Someone born on October 01, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 8 days old,

or 3162 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22135 days old,

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

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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