What happened on Thursday July 16, 1964?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1964:

• Harlem Race Riots Begin Six days of intense racial unrest and riots erupted in Harlem, New York, reflecting deep-seated racial tensions and socio-economic disparities in urban African American communities during the Civil Rights era. These riots highlighted the growing frustration and systemic inequalities faced by Black Americans in the mid-1960s.
• Goldwater's Controversial Convention Speech At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, U.S. presidential nominee Barry Goldwater delivered a provocative speech, declaring that 'extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.' This statement became a defining moment of his campaign, reflecting his conservative political philosophy and challenging moderate Republican perspectives.
• Medical Breakthrough for Hemophilia Judith Graham Pool published groundbreaking research on cryoprecipitate, a medical innovation that significantly improved treatment options for hemophiliacs worldwide. This discovery dramatically extended the life expectancy and quality of life for individuals suffering from this genetic blood disorder.
• USA Music Chart Topper The number 1 song in the United States on July 16, 1964, was 'Rag Doll' by The 4 Seasons, a popular pop group of the era known for their distinctive vocal harmonies and chart-topping hits.
• UK Music Chart Topper The number 1 song in the United Kingdom on July 16, 1964, was 'It's All Over Now' by The Rolling Stones, a pivotal rock band that played a significant role in the British Invasion of American music during the 1960s.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1964

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1964

July 16, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1964 can also be written as 7/16/1964 in the US and as 16/7/1964 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1964 in July 1964 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1964:

• Miguel Indurain

  Miguel Indurain is a legendary Spanish cyclist who dominated professional cycling in the early 1990s, winning the Tour de France five...

• Phil Hellmuth

  Phil Hellmuth is a renowned professional poker player, considered one of the most successful and recognizable figures in the poker world,...

• Kevin Levrone

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• Earl Jones

  Earl Jones was an accomplished American middle-distance runner who won a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,...

• Andy Abraham
• Esther Kwan

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1964:

• Rauf Orbay

  Turkish colonel and politician, prime minister of turkey (b. 1881).

• Franklyn Barrett
• Alfred Junge

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1964 was Rag Doll by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
2. Johnny Rivers - Memphis
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. The Dave Clark Five - Can't You See That She's Mine
5. Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1964 was It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
2. The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. Roy Orbison - It's Over
5. PJ Proby - Hold Me

July 16, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1964 was Good Times by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Sam Cooke - Good Times
2. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
3. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Stevie Wonder - Hey Harmonica Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 12:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1964.

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Someone born on July 16, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 23 days old,

or 3173 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22212 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1964?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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