What happened on Tuesday June 16, 1964?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1964:

• Brezhnev Assumes Soviet Presidency Leonid Brezhnev officially became president of the Soviet Union, marking a significant transition in Soviet leadership. This event represented a pivotal moment in Cold War-era politics, as Brezhnev would go on to lead the USSR for 18 years, a period characterized by political stability and economic stagnation.
• Keith Bennett Abduction Twelve-year-old Keith Bennett was abducted by notorious serial killers Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, part of the infamous Moors Murders that shocked the United Kingdom. Bennett was never found, and his disappearance remains one of the most tragic unsolved cases in British criminal history.
• Niigata Earthquake of 1964 A devastating earthquake struck Niigata, Japan, causing significant structural damage and disrupting the lives of thousands of residents. The seismic event highlighted Japan's vulnerability to geological instability and prompted subsequent improvements in building codes and disaster preparedness.
• Political Prisoner Amnesty A significant humanitarian gesture was made with the granting of amnesty to 3,000 political prisoners, potentially signaling a period of political reconciliation or reform in the governing regime.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1964

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1964

June 16, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1964 can also be written as 6/16/1964 in the US and as 16/6/1964 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1964 in June 1964 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1964:

• Danny Burstein

  Tony Award-nominated actor known for his Broadway performances in musicals like 'Moulin Rouge!' and 'Cabaret', with a distinguished career...

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1964:

• Lidia Klement
• Hikmet Suleyman

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1964 was Chapel Of Love by The Dixie Cups, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
2. Peter and Gordon - A World Without Love
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. Ray Charles Singers - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)
5. Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1964 was It's Over by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Roy Orbison - It's Over
2. Cilla Black - You're My World
3. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone, Someone
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1964 was Walk On By by Dionne Warwick, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
2. Mary Wells - My Guy
3. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - Once Upon A Time
4. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
5. Brook Benton - Another Cup Of Coffee

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1964

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Someone born on June 16, 1964 is:

60 years 10 months old,

or 730 months and 23 days old,

or 3177 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22242 days old,

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

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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