What happened on Sunday March 08, 1964?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1964:

• Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signed President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the landmark Civil Rights Act into law, a pivotal moment in American civil rights history that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This legislation represents a critical step towards legal equality and dismantling systemic racial segregation in the United States.
• Malcolm X Leaves Black Muslim Movement Malcolm X officially breaks away from the Nation of Islam, marking a significant turning point in his personal and political journey. This separation would lead to the formation of his own black nationalist organization and a more independent approach to civil rights advocacy.
• Soviet Forces Down American Reconnaissance Plane During the Cold War tensions, Soviet military forces shoot down an unarmed American RB-66 reconnaissance bomber that had entered East German airspace. The three crew members successfully parachute to safety but are subsequently arrested by Soviet soldiers, underscoring the high-stakes military confrontations of the era.
• Paradise Airlines Flight 901 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurs when Paradise Airlines Flight 901 crashes into the Sierra Nevada mountains, resulting in the loss of 85 lives. The crash highlights the aviation safety challenges of the mid-20th century.
• Drummer Peter "Ged" Gill Born Peter "Ged" Gill is born, who would later become the drummer for the influential new wave band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, known for their hit song "When Two Tribes Go To War".

Events in 1964

March 08, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1964

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1964

March 08, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 68th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1964 can also be written as 3/8/1964 in the US and as 8/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1964 in March 1964 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1964:

• Cheryl James

  Member of the iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, known for groundbreaking female rap music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Cheryl "Salt"

  Known as 'Salt' from the pioneering hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, influential in breaking gender barriers in rap music.

• Nathalie Quintane
• Peter Gill (musician)

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on March 8th

March 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 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 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 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 08, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 01:16 pm.

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 08, 1964

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Someone born on March 08, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 1 day old,

or 3191 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22342 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1964?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 08, 1964.

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