What happened on Tuesday August 18, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1964:

• South Africa Banned from Olympic Games The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned South Africa from participating in the Tokyo Olympics due to its apartheid policies and racially segregated sports teams, a significant moment in the international stance against racial discrimination.
• The Beatles' Second US Tour Arrives in San Francisco The Beatles arrived in San Francisco, California, marking their second US visit and their first cross-country tour. The tour would encompass 32 shows across 25 cities over 31 days, further solidifying their growing international popularity.
• USSR Launches Kosmos Satellites The Soviet Union launched three Kosmos satellites as part of its ongoing space exploration and satellite research program during the Cold War era.
• Charles Helou Elected President of Lebanon Charles Helou was elected as the President of Lebanon, taking office during a period of significant political transition in the Middle Eastern nation.

Events in 1964

August 18, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1964

August 18, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1964 can also be written as 8/18/1964 in the US and as 18/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1964:

• Andi Deris

  Andi Deris is a prominent German rock musician, best known as the lead singer of the power metal band Helloween since 1994.

• Maria Cuffaro
• Butte (Montana)
• Věra Jourová

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1964:

• Hildegard Trabant

  Berlin wall victim (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 05:05 pm and setting at 02:24 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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Someone born on August 18, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 21 days old,

or 3168 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22179 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1964.

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