What happened on Saturday January 11, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1964:

• Landmark Surgeon General Report on Smoking Health Risks Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., published a groundbreaking report titled 'Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States', definitively linking smoking to serious health risks. This report was a pivotal moment in public health, initiating widespread anti-smoking campaigns and eventually leading to significant tobacco regulation.
• Zanzibar Revolution African nationalist rebels overthrow the predominantly Arab government of Zanzibar. In response, a U.S. destroyer evacuates 61 American citizens, highlighting the geopolitical instability in the region during the decolonization period.
• Panama Severs Diplomatic Relations with US Panama officially cuts diplomatic ties with the United States, reflecting growing tensions in US-Panama relations during the mid-1960s, likely related to ongoing disputes over the Panama Canal Zone.
• Beatles' 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' Chart Performance The Beatles' hit single 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' reaches #80 on the US music charts, marking an early stage of the band's international breakthrough and the beginning of the British Invasion in American popular music.
• US Naval Patrols in South China Sea The United States begins routine naval patrols in the South China Sea, an early indication of increasing US military presence in the region during the Cold War era.

Events in 1964

January 11, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1964

January 11, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 11th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1964 can also be written as 1/11/1964 in the US and as 11/1/1964 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1964:

• Élise Tielrooy

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 11th

January 11, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Murmaids - Popsicles And Icicles
4. The Singing Nun - Dominique
5. Bobby Rydell - Forget Him

January 11, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1964 was Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
4. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

January 11, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1964 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. Jerry Butler - Need To Belong
3. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
4. Chubby Checker - Loddy Lo
5. The Impressions - It's All Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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January 11, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 03:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 1964

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Someone born on January 11, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 28 days old,

or 3199 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22399 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1964?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 11, 1964.

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