What happened on Monday January 13, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1964:

• John Glenn Resigns from Space Program John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a national hero, resigned from NASA's space program. His resignation marked the end of an era for one of the most celebrated astronauts of the Mercury space program.
• Karol Wojtyla Becomes Archbishop Karol Wojtyla, who would later become Pope John Paul II, was appointed as the Archbishop of Krakow, Poland. This appointment marked a significant milestone in his ecclesiastical career and foreshadowed his future global religious leadership.
• Calcutta Anti-Muslim Riots Violent communal riots erupted in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in response to anti-Hindu riots in East Pakistan, resulting in approximately 100 fatalities. The riots highlighted the deep-seated religious tensions and sectarian conflicts prevalent in the region during the mid-1960s.
• Pamela Mason Murder Case In Manchester, New Hampshire, 14-year-old Pamela Mason was murdered. Edward Coolidge was initially tried and convicted of the crime, but the conviction was later set aside by the landmark Fourth Amendment case Coolidge v. New Hampshire (1971), which had significant implications for criminal procedure and constitutional law.
• Hello, Dolly! Broadway Premiere The iconic musical 'Hello, Dolly!' opened at New York City's St. James Theatre, marking the beginning of what would become a legendary Broadway production that would win multiple Tony Awards and later be adapted into a successful film.
• Margaret Smith Wins Australian Tennis Championship Australian tennis star Margaret Smith won her 5th Australian singles championship, defeating her doubles partner Lesley Turner with a score of 6-3, 6-2, further solidifying her status as a dominant force in women's tennis.

Events in 1964

January 13, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1964

January 13, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 13th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1964 can also be written as 1/13/1964 in the US and as 13/1/1964 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1964:

• Bill Bailey

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• Penelope Ann Miller

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Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1964:

• Felisberto Hernández
• Gino Cassinis
• Giovanni Cavicchioli
• Camille Valentin Stappers

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on January 13th

January 13, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Murmaids - Popsicles And Icicles
4. Bobby Rydell - Forget Him
5. The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird

January 13, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1964 was Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
4. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

January 13, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1964 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
3. Jerry Butler - Need To Belong
4. Shirley Ellis - The Nitty Gritty
5. Ray Charles - That Lucky Old Sun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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January 13, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 January 13, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 04:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1964

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Someone born on January 13, 1964 is:

61 years 4 months old,

or 736 months and 18 days old,

or 3202 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22419 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1964?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 13, 1964.

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