What happened on Tuesday December 15, 1964?

About December 15th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: Canada's House of Commons voted 163 to 78 to officially adopt the iconic red and white Maple Leaf Flag, replacing the previous Canadian Red Ensign and symbolizing a new era of national identity.
  • Day of the week: December 15th, 1964 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Come See About Me by The Supremes
  • #1 UK song: I Feel Fine by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about December 15th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on December 15th, 1964.

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December 15, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1964:

  • Canada Adopts Maple Leaf Flag Canada's House of Commons voted 163 to 78 to officially adopt the iconic red and white Maple Leaf Flag, replacing the previous Canadian Red Ensign and symbolizing a new era of national identity.
  • First Four-Person Space Mission A historic milestone in space exploration occurred when four humans simultaneously traveled in space, marking a significant advancement in human spaceflight capabilities.
  • U.S. Offers Panama Canal Treaty Negotiations Following deadly riots in January concerning control of the Panama Canal, the United States proposed negotiations for a new canal treaty, signaling potential diplomatic resolution to ongoing tensions.
  • American Radio Relay League Founded The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), a prominent organization for amateur radio enthusiasts, was established to promote interest in amateur radio communication and technological innovation.
  • Devastating Christmas Flood of 1964 A catastrophic flood began in Oregon, becoming one of the most destructive weather events in the state's 20th-century history, causing significant damage and highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather conditions.
  • San Marco 1 Satellite Launch Italy achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by launching its first satellite, San Marco 1, from the United States, marking the country's entry into the space technology arena.
  • James Hampton's Artistic Religious Throne The Washington Post published an article about James Hampton, an outsider artist who meticulously constructed an elaborate, glittering religious throne using recycled materials, highlighting a unique expression of personal artistic and spiritual vision.

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

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What day of the week was December 15, 1964?


December 15, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1964 can also be written as 12/15/1964 in the US and as 15/12/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 15, 1964?


Famous people born on December 15, 1964:

  • Christophe Carrière
  • Luca Sofri
  • Paul Kaye
  • Stefano Chiodaroli

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December 15, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1964:

  • Giovanni Battista Crema
  • Fernand De Visscher
  • Tilde Kassay

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December 15, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1964 was Come See About Me by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

  1. - Come See About Me youtube
  2. - I Feel Fine youtube
  3. - Mr. Lonely youtube
  4. - She's Not There youtube
  5. - Ringo youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1964 was I Feel Fine by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

  1. - I Feel Fine youtube
  2. - Downtown youtube
  3. - I'm Gonna Be Strong youtube
  4. - Little Red Rooster youtube
  5. - Walk Tall youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1964 was Amen by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

  1. - Amen
  2. - Reach Out For Me
  3. - Oh No Not My Baby
  4. - Walking In The Rain
  5. - Come See About Me youtube
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December 15, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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December 15, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 02:08 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 19, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 1964.

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How old is someone born on December 15, 1964?


Someone born on December 15, 1964 is:

60 years 4 months old,

or 724 months and 24 days old,

or 3151 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22060 days old,

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

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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

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