What happened on Wednesday March 18, 1964?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1964:

• Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary, was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in fighting against the racist apartheid system in South Africa. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his 27-year incarceration, during which he became a global symbol of resistance against racial oppression and human rights violations.
• The Beatles Make Historic Ed Sullivan Show Debut The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, a landmark television performance that catapulted the band to international stardom. This appearance marked the beginning of the British Invasion in American popular music and significantly influenced the cultural landscape of the 1960s.
• Windmill Theatre's Performers Depart The famous Windmill Girls, a renowned performance troupe known for their provocative entertainment, concluded their long-running show and left London's historic Windmill Theatre. This marked the end of an era for a unique form of theatrical entertainment that was iconic in mid-20th century British culture.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1964

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1964

March 18, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 78th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1964 can also be written as 3/18/1964 in the US and as 18/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1964 in March 1964 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1964:

• Bonnie Blair

  Legendary American speed skater who won five Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the most successful winter athletes in U.S.

• Seymore Butts

  American adult film producer and director known in the pornographic entertainment industry.

• Alex Caffi

  Italian Formula One and motorsport racing driver who competed in international championships during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Courtney Pine

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1964:

• Norbert Wiener

  American child prodigy, who was able to read by three years old and knew his alphabet at the age of 18 months.

• Sigfrid Edström

  Swedish businessman, 4th president of the international olympic committee (b. 1870).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1964 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Beatles - Please Please Me
4. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)
5. The Beach Boys - Fun, Fun, Fun

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
2. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
4. The Hollies - Just One Look
5. The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1964 was Hi-Heel Sneakers by Tommy Tucker, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. Sam Cooke - Good News
3. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
4. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Oh Baby Don't You Weep (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 11:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 1964

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Someone born on March 18, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 26 days old,

or 3191 weeks

or 22337 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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