What happened on Tuesday August 04, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1964:

• Gulf of Tonkin Incident On August 4, 1964, United States destroyers USS Maddox and USS C. Turner Joy reported being attacked by North Vietnamese gunboats in the Gulf of Tonkin. Air support from the carrier USS Ticonderoga reportedly sank two or three North Vietnamese vessels. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the reported attack was likely fabricated, marking a significant moment of potential military deception during the Vietnam War.
• Discovery of Civil Rights Workers' Bodies Civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney were found dead in Mississippi after being missing since June 21, 1964. Their murders highlighted the extreme violence and racial tensions during the American Civil Rights Movement, drawing national attention to the struggle for racial equality and justice in the Southern United States.

Events in 1964

August 04, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1964

August 04, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1964 can also be written as 8/4/1964 in the US and as 4/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1964:

• Anna Sui

  Renowned American fashion designer known for her eclectic and rock-inspired clothing lines that have influenced global fashion trends.

• BJ Surhoff

  Professional baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles, primarily as a third baseman and outfielder during his Major League...

• Sebastian Roche

  Movie actor known for his roles in various film and television productions.

• Deirdre Imus

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1964:

• Nätti-Jussi

  Finnish lumberjack and forest laborer (b. 1890).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1964 was A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

August 04, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

August 04, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1964 was Keep On Pushing by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
2. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
3. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
4. Gene Chandler - Just Be True
5. Bobby Bland - Share Your Love With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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.

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August 04, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:12 am and setting at 06:45 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1964

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Someone born on August 04, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 5 days old,

or 3170 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22193 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1964?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1964.

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