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..
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Historical Events
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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
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Nothing But a Man
Directed by: Michael Roemer
Starring: Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln, Julius Harris, Gloria Foster
A Fistful of Dollars
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gian Maria Volontè, Marianne Koch, Wolfgang Lukschy
Country: United States of America
Fail-Safe
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Dan O'Herlihy
Country: United States of America
I Am Cuba
Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov
Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García
Country: United States of America
The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starring: Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 12, 1964?
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Top #5 songs in the UK
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NFL
American Football- Baltimore Colts - St. Louis Cardinals : 47 - 27
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TV Series
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Stingray
L'abonné de la ligne U
Starring: Jacques Dacqmine, Roger Rudel, Maria Mauban, Max Desrau
Country: France
Slattery's People
Written by: James E. Moser
Starring: Richard Crenna
Country: United States of America
Maigret
Written by: Georges Simenon
Starring: Wies Andersen, Jan Teulings, Lies de Wind, Kees Brusse
Match of the Day
Starring: Gary Lineker, John Motson, Guy Mowbray, Arsène Wenger
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If October 12, 1964 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
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
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Invisible Government
By: David Wise and Thomas B. Ross
1964: by David Wise and Thomas B. Ross - 375 pages - Not listed as 1st Edition.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
By: John Le Carre
The Pigeon Tunnel, John le Carré's first work of non-fiction, will be available from Viking in September 2016The 50th-anniversary edition of the bestselling novel that launched John le Carré’s career worldwide In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, …
The Kennedy Wit
By: Bill Adler
Vintage paperback The Kennedy Wit: The Humor and Wisdom of John F. Kennedy by Bill Adler
This Rough Magic
By: Mary Stewart
When Lucy comes to Corfu to visit her sister, she is elated to discover that the castello above their villa is being rented to Sir Julian Gale, one of the brightest lights in England's theatrical world.
A Tribute To John F. Kennedy
By: Pierre Salinger and Sander Vanocur
A Tribute To John F. Kennedy, by Pierre Salinger and Sander Vanocur, published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1964 with edition stated. Description: Black boards with President's signature and dates on the front
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.
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