What happened on Sunday May 17, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1964:

• Operation Desert Strike Military Exercise The United States military launched Operation Desert Strike, the largest American military exercise since the conclusion of World War II. The extensive maneuver covered an impressive 18,000 square mile area, demonstrating the U.S. military's strategic capabilities and readiness during the Cold War era.
• First Tim Horton's Coffee Shop Opens The inaugural Tim Horton's coffee and donut shop was established in Hamilton, Ontario, marking the beginning of what would become an iconic Canadian fast-food and coffee chain. Founded by professional hockey player Tim Horton, this small shop would eventually grow into a national institution with thousands of locations across Canada and internationally.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the Muskogee Civitan Golf Open Invitational, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Wright was known for her exceptional skill and significant contributions to women's professional golf.
• Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game The Philadelphia Phillies executed a rare triple-play against the Houston Colt .45s during this baseball game, showcasing exceptional defensive skill and strategic gameplay in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1964

Newspapers from May. 17, 1964

May 17, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1964 can also be written as 5/17/1964 in the US and as 17/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1964:

• David Eigenberg

  American actor known for his role as Steve Brady in the TV series 'Sex and the City' and as Christopher Herrmann in 'Chicago Fire'.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1964:

• Otto Wille Kuusinen
• Steve Owen
• Corso Pecori Giraldi

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
3. The Beatles - Love Me Do
4. The Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
5. The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away
2. The Four Pennies - Juliet
3. Millie - My Boy Lollipop
4. The Bachelors - I Believe
5. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. The Impressions - I'm So Proud
3. The Reflections - (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet
4. Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
5. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 02:04 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1964

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Someone born on May 17, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 22 days old,

or 3181 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22272 days old,

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

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

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

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