What happened on Wednesday May 20, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1964:

• Discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation Groundbreaking scientific discovery by Robert Woodrow Wilson and Arno Penzias, which provided crucial evidence supporting the Big Bang theory. This finding was instrumental in understanding the early universe and earned the scientists the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978.
• Moscow Embassy Surveillance Revelation US diplomats discovered at least 40 secret microphones hidden within the US Embassy in Moscow, revealing extensive Soviet-era espionage efforts during the Cold War period.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 20, 1964

Newspapers from May. 20, 1964

May 20, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1964 can also be written as 5/20/1964 in the US and as 20/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1964:

• Charles Spencer

  Charles Spencer is the 9th Earl Spencer, a British aristocrat famous for being the brother of Princess Diana and owner of the historic...

• Kōichirō Genba

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• Petr Kellner
• P. T. Usha
• Paul William Richards
• Monica Maggioni
• IX conte Spencer Charles Spencer

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1964:

• Rudy Lewis
• Giuseppe Ravegnani

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. The Beatles - Love Me Do
3. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
4. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
5. Ray Charles Singers - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away
2. The Four Pennies - Juliet
3. Millie - My Boy Lollipop
4. The Bachelors - I Believe
5. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
3. The Impressions - I'm So Proud
4. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
5. Nat King Cole - I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 03:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1964

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Someone born on May 20, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 19 days old,

or 3181 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22269 days old,

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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

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

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