What happened on Friday March 06, 1964?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1964:

• Muhammad Ali Receives His New Name Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad officially renamed boxing champion Cassius Clay as Muhammad Ali, a pivotal moment in the athlete's personal and spiritual journey. Ali embraced this name as a rejection of his 'slave name' and an affirmation of his religious and cultural identity.
• Constantine II Becomes King of Greece Constantine II succeeded his father Paul I as the monarch of Greece, marking a significant transition in the Greek royal lineage. At the time, he was the last king of Greece before the monarchy was abolished.
• Tom O'Hara Sets Indoor Mile World Record Track and field athlete Tom O'Hara achieved a remarkable athletic feat by setting a new world record in the indoor mile run, completing the distance in an impressive 3 minutes and 56.4 seconds.
• Bunker Hill Tanker Explosion Tragedy A devastating maritime disaster occurred when the 504-foot tanker Bunker Hill exploded and sank in 300-foot deep waters near Anacortes, Washington. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of five crew members, including the ship's captain, while the U.S. Coast Guard managed to rescue 25 others from the treacherous, icy waters.

Events in 1964

March 06, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1964

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1964

March 06, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 66th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1964 can also be written as 3/6/1964 in the US and as 6/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1964 in March 1964 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1964:

• Fred Blondin

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1964:

• Paolo di Grecia
• Paul of Greece (b. 1901)
• Julius Bartels
• Edward Van Sloan

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on March 6th

March 06, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java

March 06, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
2. Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
3. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
4. The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away
5. The Hollies - Just One Look

March 06, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1964 was Hi-Heel Sneakers by Tommy Tucker, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. Sam Cooke - Good News
3. The Tams - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
4. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Shelter Of Your Arms
5. Gloria Lynne - I Wish You Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 06, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 06, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 06, 1964 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 06, 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 March 06, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 11:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on March 06, 1964

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Someone born on March 06, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 3 days old,

or 3192 weeks

or 22344 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 06, 1964?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 06, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 06, 1964.

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