What happened on Friday January 17, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1964:

• Nelson Mandela Begins Historic Imprisonment on Robben Island Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and leader of the African National Congress, was imprisoned on Robben Island, marking the beginning of a 27-year incarceration that would become a pivotal moment in the struggle against racial segregation in South Africa. His imprisonment would ultimately transform him into a global symbol of resistance and reconciliation.
• The Beatles Make Historic American Television Debut The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, delivering their first live performance on American television. This groundbreaking moment was witnessed by an estimated 73 million viewers and is widely considered the spark that ignited the 'British Invasion' of popular music, fundamentally transforming the cultural landscape of 1960s America.
• John Glenn Enters Senate Race Astronaut and national hero John Glenn announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator from Ohio, leveraging his reputation as a pioneering NASA astronaut to enter the political arena.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1964

January 17, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1964 can also be written as 1/17/1964 in the US and as 17/1/1964 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1964:

• Michelle Obama

  Michelle Obama is a lawyer, author, and former First Lady of the United States, known for her advocacy of healthy living, education, and...

• Yves Sente

  Belgian comic book editor renowned for his significant contributions to popular comic series like Blake, Mortimer, and Thorgal.

• Michelle Fairley

  Northern Irish actress best known for her role as Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

• Andy Rourke

  Legendary bass player of the influential British rock band The Smiths, who passed away in May 2023.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1964:

• TH White

  British author renowned for his seminal work 'The Once and Future King', a comprehensive retelling of the King Arthur legend that inspired...

• Terence Hanbury White

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Murmaids - Popsicles And Icicles
4. Bobby Rydell - Forget Him
5. The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1964 was Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
4. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1964 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
3. Jerry Butler - Need To Belong
4. Shirley Ellis - The Nitty Gritty
5. Ray Charles - That Lucky Old Sun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 08:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1964

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Someone born on January 17, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 22 days old,

or 3199 weeks

or 22393 days old,

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

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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