What happened on Friday October 09, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1964:

• FBI Prevents Racist Bombing Plot The Federal Bureau of Investigation successfully thwarted a terrorist plot by the United Klans of America to bomb the Evers Hotel in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The targeted hotel was housing civil rights workers from the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO), highlighting the ongoing racial tensions and threats faced by civil rights activists during the 1960s.
• Nuclear-Powered Ships Complete First Around-the-World Voyage The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and the missile cruiser USS Long Beach completed a groundbreaking 64-day, 32,600-mile global circumnavigation without refueling. This historic journey marked the first around-the-world voyage by nuclear-powered ships since the Great White Fleet's expedition between 1907 and 1909, demonstrating the significant technological advancement in naval propulsion capabilities.
• Taiwan Joins Vietnam War The Republic of China (Taiwan) officially entered the Vietnam War by deploying its first contingent of 15 uniformed army officers, led by Lt. General Teng Ting-yuan. This deployment signified the expanding international involvement in the complex and controversial conflict.
• The Beatles Record 'She's a Woman' The Beatles recorded the song 'She's a Woman' at the iconic EMI Studios on Abbey Road. On the same day, band member Ringo Starr successfully passed his driving test, adding a personal milestone to the band's professional achievements.
• Bobby Flay Born Bobby Flay, a renowned American celebrity chef and restaurateur, was born. He would later become a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for his cooking shows, restaurants, and culinary expertise.
• Record Cold Temperatures in South Dakota An extraordinary cold snap struck central and northeast South Dakota, with temperatures plummeting into the mid-teens to around 20 degrees at numerous locations. This unusual weather event highlighted the region's harsh climatic conditions.

Events in 1964

October 09, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1964

October 09, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1964 can also be written as 10/9/1964 in the US and as 9/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1964:

• Guillermo del Toro

  Guillermo del Toro is an acclaimed Mexican film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his visually stunning and imaginative fantasy...

• Bobby Flay

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• Martin Jaite

  Martin Jaite is a prominent Argentine tennis player who was known for his successful career in professional tennis during the 1980s.

• Roger Kwok

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1964:

• Percival David
• Siegfried Lerdon

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
2. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
3. Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
4. The Newbeats - Bread And Butter
5. The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)

October 09, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
2. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
3. Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
4. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
5. Julie Rogers - The Wedding

October 09, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1964 was Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & The Goodtimers, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
2. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
3. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me
4. The Impressions - You Must Believe Me
5. Major Lance - Rhythm

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 09:26 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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Someone born on October 09, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 5 days old,

or 3161 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22132 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1964?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1964.

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