
Monday October 12, 1964
US date format: 10/12/1964, UK date format: 12/10/1964
It was Monday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 12, 1964). The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Darrick Heath and Jo Ann Willette.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann.
In UK Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison was in the top 5 hits.
I Am Cuba, directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964
while The Invisible Government by David Wise and Thomas B. Ross was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Stingray.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1964, at October 12 across the years or at October 1964 calendar.

Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 12, 1964?
Holidays
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
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Events
- 1st time 3 people in space
- KCSM TV channel 60 in San Mateo-SF, CA (PBS) begins
- Launch of Voskhod 1, 1st 3 man crew (Komarov, Feokistov, Yegorov)
- Voskhod 1 launched: 1st flight with 3 Cosmonauts
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Famous Birthday
Hempstead, New York -- Team handball...
Actress (Constance-Just 10 of Us, Real...
Famous Deaths
USTA pres, dies in office.
Movies
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Music charts
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Sport Games on October 12, 1964
NFL
American Football- Baltimore Colts - St. Louis Cardinals : 47 - 27
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TV Series
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How old am I?
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1964?
- LIFE: Donna de Varona swimming
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Hugo Black -- Oct. 9, 1964
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7892
Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 12, 1964?
On October 12, 1964 several famous people were born including, Darrick Heath, Jo Ann Willette.
Which famous people died on October 12, 1964?
Famous people died on October 12, 1964 include, J Howard Frazer.
What was the number one song in October 12, 1964?
The number one song in the week of October 12, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann in US and Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison in UK.
What were the top hits on October 12, 1964?
The top hits on October 12, 1964 were Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, Dancing In The Street by Martha & the Vandellas, Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison in US and Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, I'm Into Something Good by Herman's Hermits, (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me by Sandie Shaw in UK.