What happened on Wednesday February 19, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1964:

• Malcolm X Assassinated in New York City Malcolm X, prominent civil rights leader, black nationalist, and founder of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. Believed to be killed by members of the Nation of Islam, an organization he had recently left, his murder marks a tragic moment in the African American civil rights movement.
• Paul Simon Writes "The Sounds of Silence" Paul Simon composes "The Sounds of Silence," a seminal folk-rock song that would become a defining work of the 1960s and launch the legendary career of Simon & Garfunkel. The song would later be re-recorded and released in 1965, becoming a number one hit and symbolizing the social introspection of the mid-1960s.
• Jefferson Airplane and Big Brother Perform at the Fillmore Jefferson Airplane and Big Brother and the Holding Company, featuring the iconic Janis Joplin, perform at the legendary Fillmore venue in San Francisco. This performance represents a pivotal moment in the emerging psychedelic rock and counterculture music scene of the 1960s.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1964

February 19, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1964 can also be written as 2/19/1964 in the US and as 19/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1964:

• Jennifer Doudna

  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who co-invented the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, transforming genetic research and...

• Jonathan Lethem

  Acclaimed American novelist known for innovative, genre-blending works that explore complex urban narratives and cultural intersections.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1964:

• Nino Bellini
• Giōrgos Kalafatīs

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)
4. Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me
5. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1964 was Needles And Pins by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. The Searchers - Needles And Pins
2. The Bachelors - Diane
3. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I'm The One
4. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
5. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1964 was What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. The Tams - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
2. The Impressions - Talking About My Baby
3. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
4. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Shelter Of Your Arms
5. Brook Benton - Going Going Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 12:34 am.

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

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Someone born on February 19, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 25 days old,

or 3195 weeks

or 22365 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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