What happened on Sunday June 21, 1964?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1964:

• Mississippi Civil Rights Workers Disappearance Three civil rights workers - Michael H. Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James E. Chaney - disappeared after being released from a Mississippi jail, marking a tragic moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Their disappearance would later be revealed as a brutal murder by Ku Klux Klan members.
• Byron De La Beckwith Arrested for Medgar Evers Murder Byron De La Beckwith was arrested for the murder of prominent civil rights activist Medgar Evers. Despite the initial arrest, it would take 30 years before he was finally found guilty, highlighting the long and difficult path to justice during the Civil Rights era.
• Jim Bunning's Perfect Game on Father's Day Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning achieved a perfect game against the New York Mets on Father's Day, with the Mets managing only 3 hits - the fewest in a National League doubleheader.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Mickey Wright won the LPGA Lady Carling Eastern Golf Open, showcasing her exceptional skill in women's professional golf during the 1960s.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1964

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1964

June 21, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1964 can also be written as 6/21/1964 in the US and as 21/6/1964 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1964 in June 1964 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1964:

• Doug Savant

  American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Matt Fielding, an openly gay character on Melrose Place from 1992 to 1997.

• David Morrissey

  Prominent British actor recognized for his memorable role as the Governor in The Walking Dead and numerous other significant film and...

• Adrian van Hooydonk
• Oleg Kononenko
• Gregorio Gitti
• Josh Pais
• Dean Saunders
• Dīmītrīs Papaïōannou
• Kiyoshi Ōkuma

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1964:

• Michael Schwerner

  Civil rights activist murdered during the Freedom Summer of 1964, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.

• James Chaney

  Civil rights activist who was a key figure in the Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964, tragically murdered during the civil rights movement.

• Andrew Goodman

  Andrew Goodman was a courageous American civil rights activist who was murdered in 1964 during the Freedom Summer campaign in Mississippi,...

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on June 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1964 was Chapel Of Love by The Dixie Cups, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
2. Peter and Gordon - A World Without Love
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. Ray Charles Singers - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)
5. Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1964 was It's Over by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Roy Orbison - It's Over
2. Cilla Black - You're My World
3. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone, Someone
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1964 was Walk On By by Dionne Warwick, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
2. Mary Wells - My Guy
3. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - Once Upon A Time
4. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
5. Brook Benton - Another Cup Of Coffee

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:32 pm and setting at 03:48 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1964.

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Someone born on June 21, 1964 is:

60 years 10 months old,

or 730 months and 18 days old,

or 3176 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22237 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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