What happened on Saturday August 15, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1964:

• Race Riot in Dixmoor, Illinois A racial tension erupts into a riot in Dixmoor, a Chicago suburb, reflecting the broader social unrest and racial conflicts prevalent in the United States during the mid-1960s Civil Rights era.
• Ernie Banks Day in Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley officially declares 'Ernie Banks Day' in Chicago, honoring the legendary Chicago Cubs baseball player known as 'Mr. Cub', recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the sport and the city.
• Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys Born Michael 'Mike D' Adam Yauch, a founding member of the influential hip-hop group Beastie Boys, was born. Known for their groundbreaking music and advocacy, Yauch would later become a key figure in the band's evolution and social activism.
• Ralph Boston Sets Long Jump Record American track and field athlete Ralph Boston sets a remarkable long jump record of 27 feet 3.25 inches, showcasing exceptional athletic prowess during the height of the Cold War-era Olympic competitions.
• Sisters of Mary of Banneux Founded Aloysius Schwartz, a Roman Catholic priest from the United States, establishes the Sisters of Mary of Banneux, a religious congregation dedicated to providing education and humanitarian services to underserved communities.
• Philadelphia Phillies Triple Play Against Mets In a rare and exciting baseball moment, the Philadelphia Phillies execute a triple play against the New York Mets, demonstrating exceptional defensive skills and strategic gameplay.

Events in 1964

August 15, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1964

August 15, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1964 can also be written as 8/15/1964 in the US and as 15/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1964:

• Melinda Gates

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Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1964:

• Edward Alexander
• Dr. Atl
• Eino Kettunen

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1964 was Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
2. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
5. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk

August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

August 15, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
3. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
4. Gene Chandler - Just Be True
5. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

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Someone born on August 15, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 24 days old,

or 3168 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22182 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1964?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1964.

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