What happened on Friday October 02, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1964:

• Berlin Wall Escape In a daring act of defiance against the Cold War division, twenty-three men and thirty-one women successfully escaped to West Berlin by traversing a narrow underground tunnel beneath the Berlin Wall.
• Queen Elizabeth II's Canadian Royal Tour Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, commenced an eight-day official state visit to Canada, strengthening diplomatic ties and engaging with Canadian citizens.
• The Kinks Debut Album Release The Kinks released their self-titled debut album, marking the beginning of their influential rock music career and introducing their distinctive sound to the music world.
• Philadelphia Phillies Triple Play Record The Philadelphia Phillies tied a major league record by executing their season's third triple play against the Cincinnati Reds, a rare defensive feat in baseball.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1964

October 02, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 276th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1964 can also be written as 10/2/1964 in the US and as 2/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 1964:

• Corinna Teresa Ubertis

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 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 02, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 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 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 06:03 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 02, 1964

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Someone born on October 02, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 7 days old,

or 3162 weeks

or 22134 days old,

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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