What happened on Thursday January 16, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1964:

• FBI Indicts Civil Rights Murder Suspects The FBI indicted 18 suspects in the murders of civil rights workers Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner, a critical moment in the investigation of racially motivated violence during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Surgeon General Warns About Smoking Health Risks U.S. Surgeon General Luther Leonidas Terry issued a landmark public health report definitively linking smoking to serious health hazards, marking a pivotal moment in medical communication and public health awareness about tobacco's dangers.
• The Beatles' First US Album Release Chicago's Vee-Jay Records released 'Introducing... The Beatles', strategically launching ahead of Capitol Records' 'Meet the Beatles', marking an early moment in the band's groundbreaking American musical invasion.
• Bahamas Takes First Step Towards Independence Sir Roland Theodore Symonette became the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas, signaling a significant milestone in the British colony's journey towards self-governance and eventual independence, representing a key moment in Caribbean decolonization.
• Panama Severs Diplomatic Ties with US Panama officially severed diplomatic relations with the United States, reflecting escalating tensions in US-Panama relations during a complex period of international diplomacy and regional politics.
• Breakthrough in Medical Imaging Technology Dr. Charles Dotter of the University of Oregon pioneered interventional radiology by using x-rays to guide medical procedures, revolutionizing minimally invasive medical treatments and diagnostic techniques.
• Hello, Dolly! Broadway Premiere The iconic musical 'Hello, Dolly!' starring Carol Channing opened at the Saint James Theater in New York City, launching a legendary Broadway run that would continue for 2,844 performances.
• Baseball Ownership Blocks Team Relocation American League owners voted overwhelmingly against Charlie Finley's proposal to move the Kansas City Athletics to Louisville, demonstrating the league's control over team movements and franchise decisions.

Events in 1964

January 16, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1964

January 16, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1964 can also be written as 1/16/1964 in the US and as 16/1/1964 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1964:

• Mark O'Toole

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Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1964:

• Cyril Porter
• Cy Young

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 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 16, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 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 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 07:51 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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Someone born on January 16, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 23 days old,

or 3199 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22394 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1964.

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