Wednesday August 12, 1964: on this day

August 12, 1964 was the 225th day of the year 1964, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 12, 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 August 12, 1964, who was born and died on August 12, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin), movies (e.g. The Patsy, directed by Jerry Lewis), TV series (e.g. Jonny Quest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 12, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1964:

  • Mickey mantle switch-hits hr record 10th and final time in a game
  • 10th time mickey mantle switch-hits home run in a game, one goes 502 feet.
  • Race riot in elizabeth, new jersey, usa.
  • Charlie wilson, one of the great train robbers, escapes from winson green prison in birmingham, england.
  • South africa is banned from the olympic games due to the country's racist policies.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1964 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1964 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 12, 1964?


Famous people born on August 12, 1964:

  • Lonnette Henderson

    Lonnette Henderson is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the R&B group En Vogue.

  • Toni Roth

    Swiss swimmer who won multiple medals in the Olympics and World Championships.

  • Marlies Rostock

    German swimmer who won gold medals in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Dorri Engel

    Dorri Engel was a successful American swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

  • Lynanne Horrocks

    Lynanne Horrocks was a successful swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal.

  • Marialice Malar

    Marialice Malar was a successful swimmer who competed in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

  • Myrian Bregman

    Myrian Bregman is a former Brazilian swimmer who competed in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Raymonda Saldanha

    Raymonda Saldanha was a successful swimmer who represented India in international competitions.

  • Corita Fernandes

    Corita Fernandes was a Portuguese swimmer who competed in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

  • Lyne Tremblay

    Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay.

  • Sherrick Greenlaw

    Sherrick Greenlaw was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

  • Roschelle Waugh

    Roschelle Waugh is an American actress known for her roles in various television shows and films.

  • Derril Ware

    Derril Ware was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

  • Iline Bettencourt

    Iline Bettencourt was a Brazilian swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

  • Michael Hagan

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Txiki Begiristain

    Spanish footballer.

  • Katherine Boo

    American journalist and author.

  • Teo Mammucari
  • Francisco Yunis
  • Birgit Malsack-Winkemann

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 8 months old,

or 716 months and 11 days old,

or 3114 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21804 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 August 12, 1964?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

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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August 12, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1964:

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Isidro Fabela

    Mexican writer known for his literary works and political activism.

  • Dmitrij Dmitrievič Maksutov
  • Isidro Fabela Alfaro

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

  • John Loder
    John Loder

    English sound engineer and record producer (born 1946).

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August 12, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1964:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 12, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Loves Somebody
  2. - Where Did Our Love Go
  3. - A Hard Day's Night
  4. - Rag Doll
  5. - 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.

August 12, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
  2. - A Hard Day's Night
  3. - Have I The Right?
  4. - It's All Over Now
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Under The Boardwalk
  2. - Keep On Pushing
  3. - Steal Away
  4. - Just Be True
  5. - Where Did Our Love Go

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August 12, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Patsy

The Patsy

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Jerry Lewis

The Night of the Iguana

The Night of the Iguana

Release year: 1964

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon

Country: United States of America

The Gorgon

The Gorgon

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco, Barbara Shelley

Kisses for My President

Kisses for My President

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Polly Bergen, Arlene Dahl, Edward Andrews

Marnie

Marnie

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Martin Gabel, Louise Latham

Country: United States of America

August 12, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

August 12, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

A Moveable Feast

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The Group by Mary McCarthy

The Group

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The Group, written with a trenchant, sardonic edge is a captivating novel that captures the social history of America during two world wars.

The Naked Society by Vance Packard

The Naked Society

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The Naked Society, originally published 1964, was the first book to address how then-new technologies like hidden microphones, hidden cameras, modern filing system, and the polygraph lie detector could be used.

The Rector Of Justin by Louis Auchincloss

The Rector Of Justin

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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 …

Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg

Candy

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The now-classic Candy was banned upon its first publication. It is a hilarious romp about Candy Christian, an all-American girl with wide eyes and lusciousness. Candy, a satire on Voltaire's Candide, chronicles her adventures meeting mystics and sexual analysts as …

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1964?

On August 12, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1964?

On August 12, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1964?

On August 12, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 August 1964?

August 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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