What happened on Tuesday May 12, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1964:

• North Vietnamese Frogman Sinks USNS Card A North Vietnamese frogman successfully attacked and sank the U.S. Navy aviation transport USNS Card, resulting in the death of five American sailors and escalating tensions in the Vietnam War.
• First Public Draft Card Burning Protest in NYC In a landmark act of civil resistance against the Vietnam War, twelve young men in New York City publicly burned their draft cards, initiating a powerful form of anti-war protest that would become increasingly common in the mid-1960s.
• Manlio Brosio Appointed NATO Secretary-General Italian diplomat Manlio Brosio was selected as the new secretary-general of NATO, marking a significant diplomatic appointment during the Cold War era.
• Brett Gurewitz Birth Brett Gurewitz, future guitarist of the influential punk rock band Bad Religion, was born. He would later become a significant figure in the punk music scene and co-founder of Epitaph Records.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1964

Newspapers from May. 12, 1964

May 12, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1964 can also be written as 5/12/1964 in the US and as 12/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1964:

• Carla Hall

  Renowned American chef famous for her television appearances on popular cooking shows Top Chef and The Chew, known for her culinary...

• Pierre Morel

  French film director and cinematographer known for his work in action cinema, creating visually dynamic and engaging films.

• Trey Helliwell

  American rock promoter tragically murdered in a triple homicide above Carnegie Deli in New York City, believed to be a burglary gone wrong...

• Deborah Kara Unger

  Canadian actress known for her compelling performances in independent and mainstream films, with a distinctive acting style.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1964:

• Agnes Forbes Blackadder

  Scottish medical doctor (b. 1875).

• Honoré Barthélémy
• Hubert Menten

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1964 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:25 am and setting at 10:29 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 12, 1964

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Someone born on May 12, 1964 is:

61 years and 11 days old,

or 732 months and 11 days old,

or 3184 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22291 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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