What happened on Thursday June 18, 1964?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1964:

• First Transpacific Telephone Cable Inaugurated The first direct telephone cable between Japan and the United States was officially inaugurated with a historic phone call connecting U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington, D.C. and Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda in Tokyo. This technological milestone significantly improved international communication capabilities between the two nations, marking a key moment in post-war telecommunications infrastructure.
• African Groundnut Council Established The African Groundnut Council was formally established in Dakar, Senegal, representing a collaborative effort among African nations to coordinate agricultural development, trade, and research related to groundnut (peanut) production. This organization aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and economic cooperation in the region.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1964

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1964

June 18, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 170th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1964 can also be written as 6/18/1964 in the US and as 18/6/1964 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1964 in June 1964 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1964:

• Linda Davidson

  Canadian-British actress and dancer who played Mary Smith in BBC's 'EastEnders' from 1985 to 1998, later transitioning to a successful...

• Éric Chevillard

  Acclaimed French postmodern novelist known for winning prestigious literary awards, particularly for his 1993 novel 'La Nébuleuse du Crabe'.

• Uday Hussein

  Saddam Hussein's notorious son, an Iraqi politician known for his brutal reputation and involvement in the regime, who was killed in 2003...

• Florent Couao-Zotti
• 'Uday Saddam

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1964:

• Giorgio Morandi

  Italian painter (b. 1890).

• Olaf Syvertsen
• Angelo Cecchelin
• Kurt Latte

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1964 was Chapel Of Love by The Dixie Cups, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
2. Peter and Gordon - A World Without Love
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. Ray Charles Singers - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)
5. Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1964 was It's Over by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Roy Orbison - It's Over
2. Cilla Black - You're My World
3. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone, Someone
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1964 was Walk On By by Dionne Warwick, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
2. Mary Wells - My Guy
3. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - Once Upon A Time
4. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
5. Brook Benton - Another Cup Of Coffee

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 02:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1964.

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Someone born on June 18, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 13 days old,

or 3180 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22262 days old,

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

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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