What happened on Wednesday August 05, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1964:

• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution President Lyndon B. Johnson presents the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution to Congress, seeking authorization for military action in response to alleged unprovoked attacks on U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy.
• Operation Pierce Arrow U.S. naval aircraft from USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation launch retaliatory bombing missions against North Vietnam in response to alleged attacks in the Gulf of Tonkin.
• US Escalates Vietnam War The United States initiates bombing campaigns in North Vietnam, dramatically escalating military involvement in the Vietnam conflict.
• Congo Rebellion Escalates Christopher Gbenye and Pierre Mulele successfully capture Stanleyville during the ongoing Congo rebellion, marking a significant moment in the country's complex political upheaval.
• Hollywood Romance: Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks Wedding Acclaimed actress Anne Bancroft and comedic genius Mel Brooks officially tied the knot, marking the beginning of one of Hollywood's most enduring and beloved marriages.
• Beatles Recording Session The Beatles recorded the track 'Leave My Kitten Alone', a lesser-known song that would later become of interest to music historians and collectors.
• Baseball Leadership Change Ford Frick announces he will not seek another term as baseball commissioner, signaling potential leadership transition in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1964

August 05, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1964

August 05, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1964 can also be written as 8/5/1964 in the US and as 5/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1964:

• Adam Yauch

  Founding member of the Beastie Boys, a groundbreaking hip-hop group that revolutionized the genre.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1964:

• Moa Martinson

  Swedish author (d. 1964).

• Art Ross

  Canadian-american ice hockey player and coach (b. 1886)[41].

• Ernst Kühnel
• Marcello Visconti di Modrone

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 07:40 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 05, 1964

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Someone born on August 05, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 3 days old,

or 3170 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22191 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1964?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1964.

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