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Thursday October 08, 1964: on this day
October 08, 1964 was the 282nd day of the year 1964, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1964, who was born and died on October 08, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison), movies (e.g. Fail-Safe, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1964?
- October 08, 1964: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1964?
- October 08, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1964: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1964: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1964?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1964?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1964?
What day of the week was October 08, 1964?
October 08, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1964 can also be written as 10/8/1964 in the US and as 8/10/1964 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1964: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1964:
- Ringo starr takes and passes his driving test
- Dr charles hodge, nyu professor (answers for americans), dies at age 69.
- Gilroy roberts becomes first us mint chief coin engraver to retire (rather than die).
October 08, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 08, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1964 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1964 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:49 am and setting at 08:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1964.
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Who was born on October 08, 1964?
Famous people born on October 08, 1964:
- Jakeob Arjouni
Jakeob Arjouni is a German writer known for his crime fiction series featuring the private detective Kemal Kayankaya.
- Ian Hart
Movie actor.
- Cee Cee Winans
Renowned gospel singer and member of the Winans family.
- Cece Winans
Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for her powerful vocals.
- Igor Jijikine
Russian actor.
- Dawna Friesen
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
October 08, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 59 years 6 months old,
or 714 months and 10 days old,
or 3106 weeks
or 21742 days old,
if you were born on October 08, 1964.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1964?
There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1964?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1964.
October 08, 1964: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1964:
- Charles Hodge
Nyu professor (answers to americans) dies at 69.
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1964:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1964:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1964: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
- Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
- Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
- The Newbeats - Bread And Butter
- The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)
October 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
- Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
- Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
- The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
- Julie Rogers - The Wedding
October 08, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1964 was Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & The Goodtimers, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
- Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
- Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me
- The Impressions - You Must Believe Me
- Major Lance - Rhythm
October 08, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fail-Safe
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Dan O'Herlihy
Country: United States of America
My Fair Lady
Release year: 1964
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Country: United States of America
Rajkumar
Release year: 1964
Directed by: K. Shankar
Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Sadhana, Pran, Prithviraj Kapoor
The Black Torment
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis
Starring: Heather Sears, John Turner, Ann Lynn, Peter Arne
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Release year: 1964
Directed by: Michael Carreras
Starring: Terence Morgan, Ronald Howard, Fred Clark, Jeanne Roland
October 08, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1964
Jonny Quest
Release year: 1964
Country: United States of America
October 08, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
This Rough Magic
By: Mary Stewart
Lucy visits her sister Lucy in Corfu for a visit. She is thrilled to learn that Sir Julian Gale is renting the castello over their villa to him, one of England's brightest lights.
A Tribute To John F. Kennedy
By: Pierre Salinger and Sander Vanocur
Pierre Salinger and Sander Vandocur published A Tribute to John F. Kennedy in Encyclopaedia Britannica 1964. No edition was given. Description: Black boards featuring the President's signature on the front and dates.
The Rector Of Justin
By: Louis Auchincloss
The RECTOR of JUSTIN is a Louis Auchincloss novel. It centers on Frank Prescott who founded a school for boys. Six narrators provide unique perspectives on Prescott's life, including his motivations and the causes of his successes and failures. They …
The Kennedy Wit
By: Bill Adler
Vintage paperback The Kennedy Wit: John F. Kennedy's Humor and Wisdom By Bill Adler
Who was the US President on October 08, 1964?
On October 08, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1964?
On October 08, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1964?
On October 08, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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 October 1964?
October 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
