What happened on Friday December 18, 1964?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1964:

• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, part of the ongoing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program. These tests were crucial in understanding nuclear technology and maintaining strategic military capabilities.
• Birth of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Steven James Anderson, better known by his professional wrestling persona 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, was born. He would become one of the most iconic professional wrestlers in WWE history, known for his rebellious 'anti-hero' character and significant impact on professional wrestling during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Pink Panther Cartoon Series Premiere The Pink Panther cartoon series, specifically the debut short 'The Pink Phink', premiered. Created by Friz Freleng and David DePatie, this animated series would become a beloved cultural icon, featuring the mischievous and silent pink panther character.
• Funeral Home Incident During Sam Cooke Services During the funeral services for legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, who had been tragically killed days earlier, fans caused damage to the funeral home. This incident reflected the emotional turmoil surrounding Cooke's unexpected and controversial death.
• Don Beebe: NFL Wide Receiver Born Don Beebe, who would become a notable NFL wide receiver, particularly known for his time with the Green Bay Packers and winning Super Bowl XXXI, was born. He was recognized for his speed and special teams contributions.
• Musical 'I Had a Ball' Opens in NYC The musical 'I Had a Ball' opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City, where it would run for 199 performances. This Broadway production was part of the vibrant theatrical scene of the 1960s.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1964

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1964

December 18, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1964 can also be written as 12/18/1964 in the US and as 18/12/1964 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1964 in December 1964 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1964:

• Stone Cold Steve Austin

  Iconic American professional wrestler who revolutionized the WWE during the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming one of the most popular...

• Robson Green

  Renowned British actor from the North of England, known for his compelling performances in television series and his distinctive Geordie...

• Steve Austin (Stone Cold)
• Frédéric Deban
• Steve Austin

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on December 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1964 was Come See About Me by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. The Supremes - Come See About Me
2. The Beatles - I Feel Fine
3. Bobby Vinton - Mr. Lonely
4. The Zombies - She's Not There
5. Lorne Greene - Ringo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1964 was I Feel Fine by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. The Beatles - I Feel Fine
2. Petula Clark - Downtown
3. Gene Pitney - I'm Gonna Be Strong
4. The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster
5. Val Doonican - Walk Tall

December 18, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1964 was Amen by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. The Impressions - Amen
2. Dionne Warwick - Reach Out For Me
3. Maxine Brown - Oh No Not My Baby
4. The Ronettes - Walking In The Rain
5. The Supremes - Come See About Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 07:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1964

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Someone born on December 18, 1964 is:

60 years 4 months old,

or 724 months and 20 days old,

or 3150 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22056 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1964?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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

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

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