What happened on Monday August 17, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1964:

• Capital Beltway Construction Completed A significant infrastructure milestone was achieved with the completion of the Capital Beltway, a 64-mile multi-lane interstate highway encircling Washington, D.C. This major transportation project would dramatically improve regional connectivity and traffic flow around the nation's capital.
• Margaret Harshaw Performs at New York World's Fair Metropolitan Opera soprano Margaret Harshaw delivered a notable performance of the challenging lead role in Puccini's opera 'Turandot' at the New York World's Fair, showcasing her exceptional vocal prowess and artistic interpretation.

Events in 1964

August 17, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1964

August 17, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1964 can also be written as 8/17/1964 in the US and as 17/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1964:

• Maria McKee

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• Colin James

  Colin James is a Canadian blues and rock guitarist known for his dynamic performances and skilled musicianship.

• Jorginho
• Deen Castronovo

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1964:

• Oda Alstrup
• Jon Iversen

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
2. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
5. The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun

August 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

August 17, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
3. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
4. Jerry Butler - I Stand Accused
5. Gene Chandler - Just Be True

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1964

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Someone born on August 17, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 22 days old,

or 3168 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22180 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1964?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1964.

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