What happened on Thursday May 21, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1964:

• First Nuclear-Powered Lighthouse Operational The first nuclear-powered lighthouse began operations in Chesapeake Bay, marking a significant technological milestone in maritime navigation and energy innovation.
• James Franck - Nobel Prize Physicist James Franck, a renowned German-born physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. He was a significant contributor to quantum physics and known for the Franck-Hertz experiment.
• US Intelligence Flights over Laos The United States initiated intelligence reconnaissance flights above Laos, reflecting the growing Cold War tensions and strategic military surveillance in Southeast Asia.
• Tragic Fire in Belgian Resort A devastating fire occurred in Wégimont, Belgium, resulting in the tragic loss of 19 lives at a local resort, highlighting the importance of fire safety regulations.
• Danny Lee Clark - American Gladiator Danny Lee Clark, known as the American Gladiator 'Nitro', was notable in the entertainment and sports world during this period.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1964

Newspapers from May. 21, 1964

May 21, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1964 can also be written as 5/21/1964 in the US and as 21/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1964:

• Pete Sandoval

  Salvadoran-American drummer known for his work in extreme metal music, particularly with the band Morbid Angel.

• Arthur C. Brooks

  Prominent author, social scientist, and public intellectual known for his work on happiness, social mobility, and conservative thought.

• Paola Saluzzi

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1964:

• James Franck

  German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 03:57 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 21, 1964

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Someone born on May 21, 1964 is:

61 years and 10 days old,

or 732 months and 10 days old,

or 3184 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22290 days old,

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

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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

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

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