What happened on Monday September 21, 1964?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1964:

• Malta Gains Independence Malta officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking the end of British colonial rule. The island nation transitioned to self-governance while maintaining its membership in the Commonwealth, symbolizing a peaceful decolonization process in the post-World War II era.
• XB-70 Valkyrie Maiden Flight The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a groundbreaking strategic bomber capable of flying at Mach 3, completed its first flight from Palmdale, California. This advanced aircraft represented a pinnacle of Cold War-era aerospace engineering, designed to outpace Soviet interceptors and deliver nuclear payloads at unprecedented speeds.
• Chico Ruiz's Historic Home Steal In a pivotal baseball moment, Cincinnati Reds player Chico Ruiz stole home, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0. This dramatic play triggered a devastating ten-game losing streak for the Phillies, ultimately handing the pennant to the Saint Louis Cardinals in a memorable season finale.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1964

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1964

September 21, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 265th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1964 can also be written as 9/21/1964 in the US and as 21/9/1964 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1964 in September 1964 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1964:

• Xavier Vilsek
• Giovanni Ferrero
• Jorge Drexler
• Vladislav Surkov

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1964:

• Josef Müller

  German politician and lawyer (d. 1979).

• Józef Gawlina
• Otto Grotewohl

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
2. The Newbeats - Bread And Butter
3. The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun
4. Ronny & The Daytonas - G.T.O.
5. The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1964 was You Really Got Me by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. The Kinks - You Really Got Me
2. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
3. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
4. The Four Seasons - Rag Doll
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1964 was Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Joe Hinton, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
2. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
3. Jerry Butler - I Stand Accused
4. Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving
5. James Brown And His Orchestra - Out Of Sight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 07:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1964

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Someone born on September 21, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 18 days old,

or 3163 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22145 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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