Friday May 08, 1964: on this day

May 08, 1964 was the 129th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 08, 1964 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1964, who was born and died on May 08, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong), movies (e.g. The Brass Bottle, directed by Harry Keller), TV series (e.g. Another World) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1964?


May 08, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 129th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1964 can also be written as 5/8/1964 in the US and as 8/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 08, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 1964 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 05:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 1964.

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Who was born on May 08, 1964?


Famous people born on May 08, 1964:

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Bobby Labonte

    American race car driver.

  • Dave Rowntree

    English animator and drummer (blur and the ailerons).

  • Metin Tekin

    Turkish footballer, manager, and journalist.

  • Nathalie Roy

    Canadian politician and lawyer.

  • Päivi Alafrantti

    Finnish javelin thrower.

  • Cheryl Richardson in Palo Alto

    California, usa; actress (jennie-general hospital).

  • Eric Brittingham

    Rocker (cinderella-heartbreak station).

  • Melissa Gilbert [Boxleitner/Brinkman] in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress ("little house on the prairie").

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

  • Martin Compston
    Martin Compston

    Scottish actor and footballer.

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May 08, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 10 months old,

or 718 months and 21 days old,

or 3125 weeks

or 21875 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1964.

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

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May 08, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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May 08, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1964:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1964:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1964:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1964 was Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello, Dolly!
  2. - Do You Want To Know A Secret
  3. - My Guy
  4. - Bits And Pieces
  5. - Can't Buy Me Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Throw Your Love Away
  2. - Juliet
  3. - My Boy Lollipop
  4. - I Believe
  5. - World Without Love

May 08, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Guy
  2. - I'm So Proud
  3. - (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet
  4. - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
  5. - Wish Someone Would Care

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May 08, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Brass Bottle

The Brass Bottle

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Tony Randall, Burl Ives, Barbara Eden, Kamala Devi

What a Way to Go!

What a Way to Go!

Release year: 1964

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin

Country: United States of America

Black God, White Devil

Black God, White Devil

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Glauber Rocha

Starring: Geraldo Del Rey, Yoná Magalhães, Othon Bastos, Maurício do Valle

The Third Secret

The Third Secret

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Charles Crichton

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento

Woman of Straw

Woman of Straw

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Sean Connery, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox

May 08, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1964 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Another World

Another World

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Eitan Reuven

Impromptu

Impromptu

Release year: 1964

Directed by: James Lapine

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

May 08, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Von Ryan'S Express by David Westheimer

Von Ryan'S Express

By:

Unwittingly, an Air Force colonel delivers a group British and American officers to the Germans and plans an escape

The Night Of The Generals by Hans Kirst

The Night Of The Generals

By:

This famous novel, which was the inspiration for the 1967 movie, is about three Nazi generals. The suspects are brought down after a Polish prostitute is killed in 1942.

The Naked Society by Vance Packard

The Naked Society

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The Naked Society, originally published 1964, was the first book to address how then-new technologies like hidden microphones, hidden cameras, modern filing system, and the polygraph lie detector could be used.

Reuben, Reuben by Peter DeVries

Reuben, Reuben

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Two great deli sandwiches.............(pretty corny and cheesy, eh?--nudge, nudge) Spofford was inspired by Reuben, Reuben. THIS IS THE BASE FOR THE HIT MOVIE THAT STARRING TOM CONTI Reuben, Reuben was a 1983 comedy movie.

Convention by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II

Convention

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Fletcher Knebel is the author of "Seven Days in May," a White House thriller. Now, he turns his attention to this year's Presidency political convention.

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Who was the US President on May 08, 1964?

On May 08, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1964?

On May 08, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1964?

On May 08, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1964?

1964 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Singapore limits imports from Netherlands due to Indonesian aggression
  • KTVS TV channel 3 in Sterling, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Amendment 24 outlaws poll tax

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What was the calendar for May 1964?

May 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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