What happened on Saturday February 15, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1964:

• The Beatles' "Meet the Beatles!" Album Tops Charts The Beatles' groundbreaking album "Meet the Beatles!" reaches #1 on the music charts and maintains its top position for an impressive 11 consecutive weeks, signaling the band's explosive rise to international fame during the early stages of the British Invasion.
• Papua New Guinea's First Legislative Elections The first democratic elections for the House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea commenced under United Nations supervision. Over 200 candidates competed for seats in this historic legislative body, marking a significant step towards self-governance and democratic representation for the territory.
• Robert L. Thornton: Dallas Mayor and Businessman Robert L. Thornton, a prominent American businessman, philanthropist, and Mayor of Dallas, Texas, passes away. Born in 1880, he was a significant figure in the city's development and civic life.
• Tragic Death of Ken Hubbs Ken Hubbs, a promising young second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, tragically dies in a plane crash at the young age of 22, cutting short a potentially remarkable baseball career.
• Bill Bradley's Remarkable Basketball Performance Bill Bradley, future NBA player and U.S. Senator, scores an impressive 51 points while playing for Princeton University, showcasing his exceptional basketball skills.
• Mark Price: NBA Guard Mark Price, a notable NBA guard who would later play for the Washington Bullets and Orlando Magic, is born on this date.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1964

February 15, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 46th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1964 can also be written as 2/15/1964 in the US and as 15/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1964:

• Chris Farley

  Legendary comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live and comedy films like 'Tommy Boy', who tragically died from a drug overdose at...

• Mark Price

  Professional basketball player who played as a point guard, known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and being part of a basketball...

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1964:

• François-Louis Auvity
• Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me
3. The Beatles - She Loves You
4. The Rip Chords - Hey Little Cobra
5. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1964 was Needles And Pins by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. The Searchers - Needles And Pins
2. The Bachelors - Diane
3. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I'm The One
4. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
5. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 1964 was What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. The Tams - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
2. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
3. The Impressions - Talking About My Baby
4. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
5. Brook Benton - Going Going Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 09:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1964.

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Someone born on February 15, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 24 days old,

or 3194 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22364 days old,

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

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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