What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1964:

• South Africa Banned from Olympic Games The International Olympic Committee took a strong stance against apartheid by banning South Africa from participating in the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies. This significant political action was a powerful statement against racial discrimination and a crucial moment in the global fight for racial equality.
• Elizabeth, New Jersey Race Riot A significant racial disturbance erupted in Elizabeth, New Jersey, reflecting the ongoing racial tensions and social unrest prevalent in the United States during the mid-1960s Civil Rights era. This riot highlighted the deep-seated racial conflicts and socio-economic challenges facing urban communities.
• Mickey Mantle Sets Home Run Record Baseball legend Mickey Mantle achieved a remarkable milestone by switch-hitting a home run for the 10th and final time in a single game, with one of his powerful hits traveling an incredible 502 feet. This extraordinary feat underscores Mantle's exceptional skill and versatility as a switch-hitter in Major League Baseball.
• Charlie Wilson Prison Escape Charlie Wilson, a notorious member of the infamous Great Train Robbers gang, dramatically escaped from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England. This daring breakout drew significant public attention and added another chapter to the sensational story of the Great Train Robbery.

Events in 1964

August 12, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1964

August 12, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1964 can also be written as 8/12/1964 in the US and as 12/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1964:

• Teo Mammucari
• Txiki Begiristain

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1964:

• Ian Fleming

  British novelist and intelligence officer who created the iconic James Bond spy character, revolutionizing the espionage fiction genre.

• Isidro Fabela
• Dmitrij Dmitrievič Maksutov

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1964 was Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
2. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
5. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk

August 12, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

August 12, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
3. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
4. Gene Chandler - Just Be True
5. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1964

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Someone born on August 12, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 27 days old,

or 3169 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22185 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1964?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1964.

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