What happened on Thursday March 12, 1964?

About March 12th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: Malcolm X officially resigns from the Nation of Islam, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that would lead to significant personal and political transformations.
  • Day of the week: March 12th, 1964 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about March 12th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on March 12th, 1964.

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March 12, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1964:

  • Malcolm X Resigns from Nation of Islam Malcolm X officially resigns from the Nation of Islam, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement that would lead to significant personal and political transformations.
  • New Hampshire Introduces State Lottery New Hampshire launches the first legal state lottery in the 20th century, with twice-yearly draws at $3 per ticket. The lottery commission pays $500,000 in wagering excise tax to the IRS, pioneering a new model of state revenue generation.
  • Jimmy Hoffa Sentenced to Prison Prominent Teamsters Union leader Jimmy Hoffa was sentenced to 8 years in prison for jury tampering and fraud, marking a significant moment in labor union history and organized crime investigations.
  • 6th Grammy Awards Highlights The 6th Grammy Awards celebrated notable achievements in music, with 'Days of Wine and Roses' and Barbra Streisand receiving prestigious awards, marking significant moments in the music industry.
  • WKAB TV Channel Launches in Montgomery WKAB TV channel 32, an ABC affiliate, begins broadcasting in Montgomery, Alabama, expanding local media and communication infrastructure in the region.
  • S. N. Behrman Play Premieres S. N. Behrman's play 'But for Whom Charlie' premieres in New York City, contributing to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the 1960s.

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

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What day of the week was March 12, 1964?


March 12, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1964 can also be written as 3/12/1964 in the US and as 12/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 12, 1964?


Famous people born on March 12, 1964:

  • Francesco Piccolo

    Italian novelist known for exploring family dynamics, particularly focusing on first-born and only children.

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


Famous people died on March 12, 1964:

  • Eugenio Bertuetti
  • Abbas el-Aqqad

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March 12, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

  1. - I Want To Hold Your Hand youtube
  2. - She Loves You youtube
  3. - Please Please Me youtube
  4. - Dawn (Go Away) youtube
  5. - Java youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

  1. - Little Children youtube
  2. - Anyone Who Had A Heart youtube
  3. - Bits And Pieces youtube
  4. - Just One Look youtube
  5. - Not Fade Away youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1964 was Good News by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

  1. - Good News
  2. - Hi-Heel Sneakers
  3. - I Wish You Love
  4. - Oh Baby Don't You Weep (Part 1)
  5. - The Way You Do The Things You Do
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March 12, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 12, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1964.

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How old is someone born on March 12, 1964?


Someone born on March 12, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 27 days old,

or 3191 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22338 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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