What happened on Friday October 16, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1964:

• China Becomes Fifth Nuclear Power On October 16, 1964, the People's Republic of China successfully detonated its first nuclear weapon, becoming the world's fifth nuclear power. This milestone marked a significant geopolitical shift during the Cold War era, demonstrating China's emerging technological and military capabilities.
• Soviet Leadership Transition On October 16, 1964, a major leadership change occurred in the Soviet Union. Leonid Brezhnev became the General Secretary of the Communist Party, while Alexei Kosygin was appointed as the head of government, effectively replacing Nikita Khrushchev in a significant political transition.
• Harold Wilson Becomes UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson led the Labour Party to victory in the British general election, becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This election represented a shift in British political leadership and signaled potential changes in domestic and foreign policy.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1964

October 16, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1964 can also be written as 10/16/1964 in the US and as 16/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1964:

• Jung Jin-young

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1964:

• Phyllis Gordon
• Luigi Greco
• Otto Groß

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
3. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
4. Gale Garnett - We'll Sing In The Sunshine
5. J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers - Last Kiss

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
2. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
3. Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
4. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
5. Julie Rogers - The Wedding

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1964 was Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & The Goodtimers, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
2. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me
3. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
4. Major Lance - Rhythm
5. The Impressions - You Must Believe Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 02:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1964

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Someone born on October 16, 1964 is:

60 years 6 months old,

or 726 months and 23 days old,

or 3160 weeks

or 22120 days old,

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

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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