What happened on Monday July 20, 1964?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1964:

• Vietnam War Atrocity in Cai Be Viet Cong forces launch a devastating attack on Cai Be, the capital of Dinh Tuong Province, resulting in the deaths of 11 South Vietnamese military personnel and 40 civilians, including 30 children.
• Political Transformation in Congo The National Movement of the Revolution is established as the sole legal political party in the Republic of Congo, signaling a major shift in the country's political landscape.
• First Surf Rock #1 Hit Jan and Dean's 'Surf City' becomes the first surf rock song to reach number one on the Billboard charts, marking a significant moment in 1960s popular music.
• Kool G. Rap Birth Kool G. Rap, an influential American rapper and pioneer of hardcore and mafioso rap styles, is born.

Events in 1964

July 20, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1964

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1964

July 20, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1964 can also be written as 7/20/1964 in the US and as 20/7/1964 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1964 in July 1964 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1964:

• Chris Cornell

  Legendary rock musician, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, known for his powerful vocal range and significant contribution to the...

• Dean Winters

  American actor recognized for memorable roles in TV series 'Oz' and '30 Rock', known for his distinctive comedic and dramatic performances.

• Terri Irwin

  Wildlife conservationist and wife of the late Steve Irwin, continuing his legacy through Australia Zoo and wildlife protection efforts.

• Kool G Rap

  Influential hip-hop artist known for pioneering hardcore and mafioso rap styles, significant influence on East Coast rap.

• Bernd Schneider

  German race car driver with notable career in motorsports, particularly in touring car racing.

• Sebastiano Rossi

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1964:

• Frederick Hanley Seares
• Anna Vyrubova
• Vittorio Osvaldo Tommasini

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1964 was Rag Doll by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. Johnny Rivers - Memphis
5. Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema

July 20, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1964 was It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
2. The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. Roy Orbison - It's Over
5. PJ Proby - Hold Me

July 20, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
3. Sam Cooke - Good Times
4. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
5. Stevie Wonder - Hey Harmonica Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1964

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Someone born on July 20, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 19 days old,

or 3172 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22208 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1964?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 20, 1964.

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