What happened on Saturday May 02, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1964:

• First Major Student Demonstration Against Vietnam War Approximately 1,000 students participated in the first significant nationwide student protest against the Vietnam War. Organized by Yale University students as part of the 'May 2nd Movement', demonstrations occurred simultaneously in multiple major cities including New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and Madison, Wisconsin.
• USS Card Sunk by Viet Cong in Saigon During the Vietnam War, a Viet Cong combat swimmer operation successfully sank the American aircraft carrier USNS Card while docked in Saigon. Two skilled swimmers placed explosives on the ship's hull, causing significant damage. Despite the attack, the ship was raised and returned to service within seven months.
• Bill Hartack Wins 90th Kentucky Derby Jockey Bill Hartack rode Northern Dancer to victory in the 90th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes flat, marking a significant moment in horse racing history.
• The Beatles' "Second Album" Tops Charts The Beatles' "Second Album" reached number one on the music charts and maintained the top position for five consecutive weeks, demonstrating the band's growing popularity and musical influence.
• First Ascent of Shishapangma Mountaineers achieved the first successful ascent of Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world and the lowest of the Eight-thousanders, a significant milestone in Himalayan mountaineering.
• Mad Dog Vachon Becomes NWA Champion Professional wrestler Mad Dog Vachon defeated Verne Gagne in Omaha to claim the NWA championship title, marking a significant moment in professional wrestling history.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1964

Newspapers from May. 02, 1964

May 02, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1964 can also be written as 5/2/1964 in the US and as 2/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1964:

• Éric Elmosnino

  Éric Elmosnino is a renowned French actor and musician who gained international recognition for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Serge...

• Jan Kounen
• Jodi Applegate
• Muriel Mayette

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1964:

• Nancy Astor

  Nancy Astor was the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons.

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
2. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
3. The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret
4. The Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1964 was World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love
2. The Bachelors - I Believe
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
4. Jim Reeves - I Love You Because

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
3. Marvin Gaye - You're A Wonderful One
4. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
5. The Impressions - I'm So Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 10:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1964

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Someone born on May 02, 1964 is:

61 years and 7 days old,

or 732 months and 7 days old,

or 3183 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22287 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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