What happened on Wednesday September 02, 1964?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1964:

• Death of Alvin York, World War I Hero Alvin York, the most decorated American soldier of World War I, passed away. Known for his extraordinary bravery during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918, York single-handedly captured 132 German soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.
• The Animals Top US Music Charts 'The House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals reached the number 1 position on the US music charts, marking a significant moment in the British Invasion of rock music in the United States.
• Indonesian Military Tension in Malaysia Indonesian paratroopers landed in Malaysia, escalating the ongoing confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia known as the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation (Konfrontasi). This military action heightened regional tensions and demonstrated Indonesia's aggressive stance towards Malaysia's formation.
• Arrest of Indian Hungry Generation Poets Indian Hungry Generation poets were arrested on controversial charges of conspiracy against the State and obscenity in literature. This event highlighted the tension between artistic expression and governmental control during the mid-1960s in India.
• Norman Manley's Remarkable Golf Achievement Norman Manley achieved a rare and extraordinary feat by scoring two consecutive holes-in-one at Del Valley, California, a statistically improbable golfing accomplishment that defies astronomical odds.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1964

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1964

September 02, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 246th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1964 can also be written as 9/2/1964 in the US and as 2/9/1964 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1964 in September 1964 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1964:

• Keanu Reeves

  Canadian actor known for iconic roles in 'The Matrix', 'John Wick', and 'Speed'.

• Pascal Demolon
• Andrea Illy

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1964:

• Alvin York

  Decorated World War I hero who received the Medal of Honor.

• Glenn Albert Black

  American archaeologist and scholar (b. 1900).

• Morris Ankrum
• Francisco Craveiro Lopes

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1964 was The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun
2. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
3. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
4. The Dave Clark Five - Because
5. Bobby Freeman - C'mon And Swim

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
2. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
3. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
4. Solomon Burke - Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
5. Jerry Butler - I Stand Accused

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1964

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Someone born on September 02, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 7 days old,

or 3166 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22164 days old,

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

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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

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

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