What happened on Monday May 11, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1964:

• First BASIC Computer Program Executed At Dartmouth College, the first BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) program was successfully run, marking a pivotal moment in computer programming history. This user-friendly programming language would democratize computing and influence generations of software developers.
• The Beatles' Second Album Tops Charts The Beatles' 'The Beatles' Second Album' reached number one on the music charts and maintained its top position for an impressive five weeks, further solidifying the band's unprecedented global popularity and cultural impact.
• B-70 Bomber Prototype Unveiled North American Aviation revealed the prototype of the XB-70 Valkyrie strategic bomber at their Palmdale, California facilities. This advanced aircraft represented cutting-edge aerospace technology during the Cold War era, designed for high-altitude, high-speed strategic reconnaissance and potential nuclear strike capabilities.
• Habitat Store Opens in London Terence Conran launched his revolutionary retail concept by opening the first Habitat store on Fulham Road, introducing modern design and affordable home furnishings to British consumers. This marked a significant moment in retail design and consumer culture.
• Northern Dancer Wins Kentucky Derby Jockey Bill Hartack rode Northern Dancer to victory in the 90th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive 2:00 minutes. This victory would later prove significant as Northern Dancer became one of the most influential thoroughbred racehorses in breeding history.
• First Ascent of Shishapangma Mountaineers achieved the first successful ascent of Shishapangma, the fourteenth highest mountain in the world, located in Tibet. This remarkable feat represented a significant milestone in Himalayan mountaineering and exploration.
• Mad Dog Vachon Wins NWA Championship Professional wrestler Mad Dog Vachon defeated Verne Gagne in Omaha to become the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) champion, adding another chapter to the rich history of professional wrestling in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1964

Newspapers from May. 11, 1964

May 11, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1964 can also be written as 5/11/1964 in the US and as 11/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1964:

• Tim Blake Nelson

  Accomplished American actor, director, and screenwriter known for diverse roles in independent and mainstream films.

• Bobby Witt

  Professional baseball pitcher who was drafted by the Texas Rangers and played in Major League Baseball, known for his successful college and...

• Billy Bean

  Former Major League Baseball player who became known for coming out as gay in 1999, breaking barriers in professional sports.

• Alessandra Bianchi

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
3. The Beatles - Love Me Do
4. The Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
5. The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away
2. The Four Pennies - Juliet
3. Millie - My Boy Lollipop
4. The Bachelors - I Believe
5. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1964 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:47 am and setting at 09:14 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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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1964

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Someone born on May 11, 1964 is:

61 years and 3 days old,

or 732 months and 3 days old,

or 3183 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22283 days old,

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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