What happened on Sunday April 19, 1964?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1964:

• Mandela's Iconic 'I Am Prepared to Die' Speech Nelson Mandela delivers his famous 'I Am Prepared to Die' speech at the opening of the Rivonia Trial, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid movement that would later define his legacy.
• Nuclear Arms Production Reduction U.S. President Lyndon Johnson and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev simultaneously announce plans to reduce production of nuclear weapons materials, signaling potential détente during the Cold War.
• Cold War Spy Exchange British businessman Greville Wynne, imprisoned in Moscow since 1963 for espionage, is exchanged for Soviet spy Gordon Lonsdale in a classic Cold War prisoner swap.
• BBC2 Launches Television Broadcasting The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) launches its second television channel, BBC2, expanding media and entertainment options in the United Kingdom.
• 1964 New York World's Fair Opens The New York World's Fair opens, celebrating the 300th anniversary of New Amsterdam becoming New York. Running until October 1965, the fair features international pavilions showcasing exotic crafts, art, and cuisine.
• Laos Political Upheaval A right-wing military group led by Brigadier General Kouprasith Abhay attempts to depose the coalition government of Prince Souvanna Phouma. The coup is ultimately unsuccessful, and Souvanna Phouma remains Prime Minister until 1975.
• Roger Sessions' Opera 'Montezuma' Premieres Composer Roger Sessions' opera 'Montezuma' has its world premiere in West Berlin, Germany, contributing to the contemporary classical music landscape.
• Mickey Wright Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright wins the LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Invitational, further establishing her reputation in women's golf.
• Cricket Player Cyril Merry Passes Away Cyril Merry, a West Indies cricket player who played two Test matches in 1933, died on this date.

Events in 1964

April 19, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1964

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1964

April 19, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 110th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1964 can also be written as 4/19/1964 in the US and as 19/4/1964 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1964 in April 1964 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1964:

• Giovanni III Agnelli

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• Scott Kamieniecki

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• Giovanni Alberto Agnelli
• Frank-Peter Roetsch

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1964:

• Mario Siletti
• Ezio Carabella

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
2. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
3. Terry Stafford - Suspicion
4. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
5. The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret

April 19, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1964 was World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love
2. The Bachelors - I Believe
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
4. Jim Reeves - I Love You Because

April 19, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1964 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Betty Everett, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
2. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
3. Marvin Gaye - You're A Wonderful One
4. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
5. Major Lance - The Matador

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:23 am and setting at 02:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Apr 26, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1964

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Someone born on April 19, 1964 is:

61 years and 20 days old,

or 732 months and 20 days old,

or 3185 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22300 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1964?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 19, 1964.

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