What happened on Friday February 21, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1964:

• Failed Assassination Attempt on Turkish Prime Minister An assassination attempt against Turkish Prime Minister İsmet İnönü was thwarted when the would-be assassin failed to hit the target despite being at close range, firing three shots that missed. This incident highlights the political tensions and security challenges in Turkey during the mid-1960s.
• Beatles Wallpaper Export to United States In a unique commercial venture, the United Kingdom exported 24,000 rolls of Beatles-themed wallpaper to the United States, capitalizing on the band's rapidly growing international popularity. This shipment reflects the emerging 'Beatlemania' phenomenon and the band's expanding global merchandising appeal.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1964

February 21, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1964 can also be written as 2/21/1964 in the US and as 21/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1964:

• Scott Kelly

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• Mark Kelly

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• Scott Kelly (astronaut)
• Scott Joseph Kelly

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1964:

• Georg Jacoby

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1964 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 02:54 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 21, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 11 days old,

or 3197 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22381 days old,

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

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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

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

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