What happened on Thursday July 02, 1964?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1964:

• Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signed U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark Civil Rights Act in a historic ceremony, prohibiting racial discrimination in employment, education, and public spaces. This pivotal legislation effectively dismantled legal segregation and was a crucial milestone in the American civil rights movement.
• Beckwith Indicted for Medgar Evers Murder A grand jury indicted Byron De La Beckwith for the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for racial violence in the Civil Rights era.
• Civil Rights Act House Passage The U.S. House of Representatives voted 289 to 126 to approve the Senate version of the Civil Rights Act, a critical step in the legislation's journey to becoming law.
• José Canseco Born in Havana José Canseco, future Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, was born in Havana, Cuba. He would later become the 1988 American League Most Valuable Player and a notable figure in baseball history.
• Dave Parsons Born Dave Parsons, musician known for his work with rock bands Transvision Vamp and Sham 69, was born on this date.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1964

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1964

July 02, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 184th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1964 can also be written as 7/2/1964 in the US and as 2/7/1964 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1964 in July 1964 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1964:

• José Canseco

  José Canseco is a famous Cuban-American baseball player known for his powerful hitting and controversial statements about steroid use in...

• Andrea Yates

  Andrea Yates is a notorious American woman who drowned her five children in a severe postpartum psychotic episode in Houston, Texas in 2001.

• Eric Srecki

  French fencer who won a bronze medal in team épée at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

• Joe Magrane

  American baseball player and sportscaster who played in Major League Baseball during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Alan Tait

  English-scottish rugby player and coach.

• Mr C (DJ)
• Kazu Makino

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1964:

• Fireball Roberts

  Legendary NASCAR race car driver known for his exceptional speed and skill, tragically killed in a racing accident in 1964.

• Julia Mackley

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1964 was I Get Around by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
2. Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop
3. Johnny Rivers - Memphis
4. Gerry and the Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
5. Barbra Streisand - People

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1964 was It's Over by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Roy Orbison - It's Over
2. Cilla Black - You're My World
3. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone, Someone
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1964 was Walk On By by Dionne Warwick, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
2. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - What's The Matter With You Baby
3. Sam Cooke - Good Times
4. Mary Wells - My Guy
5. Chuck Jackson - Beg Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1964 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 01:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1964

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Someone born on July 02, 1964 is:

60 years 10 months old,

or 730 months and 7 days old,

or 3175 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22226 days old,

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

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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