What happened on Wednesday September 16, 1964?

About September 16th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: Continued U.S. diplomatic efforts to strengthen and stabilize the government of South Vietnam through high-level meetings and communications between U.S. officials and South Vietnamese leadership.
  • Day of the week: September 16th, 1964 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals
  • #1 UK song: You Really Got Me by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

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September 16, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1964:

  • U.S. Diplomatic Efforts in South Vietnam Continued U.S. diplomatic efforts to strengthen and stabilize the government of South Vietnam through high-level meetings and communications between U.S. officials and South Vietnamese leadership.
  • Diplomatic Communication from Vietnam A top-secret diplomatic telegram is sent from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam to the Department of State, discussing ongoing diplomatic and strategic matters during the escalating Vietnam conflict.
  • Bewitched Television Series Debut 'Bewitched', a groundbreaking supernatural sitcom starring Elizabeth Montgomery, premieres on ABC, introducing audiences to the magical world of Samantha Stephens and her witchy adventures.
  • James Bond Film 'Goldfinger' UK Premiere The iconic James Bond film 'Goldfinger', starring Sean Connery, opens in theaters across the United Kingdom, marking another milestone in the legendary spy franchise.
  • Shindig Music Show Premieres Shindig, a popular music television program featuring live performances and dance segments, debuts on ABC-TV, capturing the vibrant youth culture of the mid-1960s.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was September 16, 1964?


September 16, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1964 can also be written as 9/16/1964 in the US and as 16/9/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 16, 1964?


Famous people born on September 16, 1964:

  • Rossy de Palma
    Rossy de Palma

    Spanish-French actress and model known for her distinctive appearance and collaborations with Pedro Almodóvar in numerous iconic films.

  • Molly Shannon

    Acclaimed American comedian and actress famous for her memorable Saturday Night Live characters and comedic film roles.

  • Trisha Yearwood

    Renowned country music singer, songwriter, and actress with multiple Grammy Awards and successful music and cooking careers.

  • Dave Sabo

    Guitarist and founding member of the hard rock band Skid Row, known for their influential music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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September 16, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 16, 1964:

  • Rocco Serini

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September 16, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1964 was The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - The House Of The Rising Sun youtube
  2. - Bread And Butter youtube
  3. - Where Did Our Love Go youtube
  4. - Oh, Pretty Woman youtube
  5. - G.T.O. youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1964 was You Really Got Me by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - You Really Got Me youtube
  2. - Have I The Right? youtube
  3. - I'm Into Something Good youtube
  4. - Rag Doll youtube
  5. - I Won't Forget You youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1964 was Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Joe Hinton, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
  2. - Where Did Our Love Go youtube
  3. - I Stand Accused
  4. - Selfish One
  5. - Baby I Need Your Loving
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September 16, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 16, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:34 pm and setting at 02:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1964.

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How old is someone born on September 16, 1964?


Someone born on September 16, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 23 days old,

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or 22150 days old,

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

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

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