What happened on Sunday August 02, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1964:

• Gulf of Tonkin Incident On August 2, 1964, North Vietnamese gunboats allegedly engaged U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy in the Gulf of Tonkin, marking a critical escalation point in the Vietnam War. This controversial naval encounter would become a pivotal moment leading to increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam.
• Jersey City Race Riot A race riot erupted in Jersey City, New Jersey, reflecting the ongoing racial tensions and social unrest in the United States during the mid-1960s civil rights era.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright wins the LPGA Milwaukee Jaycee Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her time.
• Dutch Export Guarantees to Indonesia The Dutch government provides export guarantees to Indonesia, signaling ongoing economic cooperation and diplomatic relations between the two countries in the post-colonial period.

Events in 1964

August 02, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1964

August 02, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 215th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1964 can also be written as 8/2/1964 in the US and as 2/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1964:

• Mary-Louise Parker

  Mary-Louise Parker is an acclaimed American actress known for her Emmy-winning role in the TV series 'Weeds' and her powerful performances...

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 2nd

August 02, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1964 was A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
2. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
3. Jan & Dean - The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)
4. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
5. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go

August 02, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1964 was It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
2. The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
3. Roy Orbison - It's Over
4. PJ Proby - Hold Me

August 02, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1964 was Keep On Pushing by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
2. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
3. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
4. Gene Chandler - Just Be True
5. Sam Cooke - Good Times

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 02, 1964! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 02, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1964

Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1964

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 02, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 7 days old,

or 3170 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22195 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1964?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1964.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.