What happened on Monday December 21, 1964?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1964:

• Britain Abolishes Death Penalty The United Kingdom's House of Commons votes to abolish capital punishment, marking a significant milestone in British legal and human rights history. This landmark decision represented a major shift in the country's approach to criminal justice.
• Dhanushkodi Cyclone Disaster A devastating cyclone struck the Palk Strait, completely destroying the coastal town of Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, India. The natural disaster resulted in the tragic loss of approximately 1,800 lives, rendering the town uninhabitable and marking one of the most catastrophic weather events in the region's history.
• Goldfinger Premieres in U.S. The iconic James Bond film 'Goldfinger' begins its theatrical run in the United States, starring Sean Connery. The movie would go on to become one of the most successful and influential entries in the James Bond franchise, setting new standards for spy films and popular cinema.
• Lenny Bruce Obscenity Sentencing Controversial comedian Lenny Bruce is sentenced to 4 months in prison, concluding a lengthy 6-month obscenity trial that highlighted the era's strict censorship and free speech challenges in the entertainment industry.

Events in 1964

December 21, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1964

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1964

December 21, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 356th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1964 can also be written as 12/21/1964 in the US and as 21/12/1964 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1964 in December 1964 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1964:

• Kunihiko Ikuhara

  Renowned Japanese anime director and illustrator known for innovative and avant-garde storytelling in animation.

• Jack Noseworthy

  American actor recognized for his roles in science fiction and action films like Event Horizon, U-571, and Barbwire.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1964:

• Carl Van Vechten

  American photographer and writer (born 1880).

• Frank Buckley
• Algernon Kingscote
• Reinhold Trampler

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1964 was I Feel Fine by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. The Beatles - I Feel Fine
2. The Supremes - Come See About Me
3. Bobby Vinton - Mr. Lonely
4. The Beatles - She's A Woman
5. The Zombies - She's Not There

December 21, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1964 was Downtown by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Petula Clark - Downtown
2. Gene Pitney - I'm Gonna Be Strong
3. The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster
4. Val Doonican - Walk Tall

December 21, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1964 was Amen by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. The Impressions - Amen
2. The Supremes - Come See About Me
3. The Larks - The Jerk
4. Maxine Brown - Oh No Not My Baby
5. Dionne Warwick - Reach Out For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1964

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Someone born on December 21, 1964 is:

60 years 4 months old,

or 724 months and 18 days old,

or 3150 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22054 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1964?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1964.

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