What happened on Wednesday December 23, 1964?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1964:

• First Flight of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird The groundbreaking Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird made its inaugural flight, achieving an extraordinary speed of 3,530 kilometers per hour. This high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft set a new record for jet aircraft performance and would become a legendary symbol of Cold War-era aerospace technology.
• Devastating Cyclone in India and Ceylon A catastrophic cyclone struck the coastal regions of India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), resulting in widespread destruction and the tragic loss of approximately 4,850 lives. The severe weather event caused significant damage to infrastructure, communities, and claimed numerous human lives in the Palk Strait region.
• Wonderful Radio London Launches "Wonderful Radio London" began broadcasting with an innovative American top 40 music format, transmitting from a ship anchored off the southern coast of England. This pioneering radio station would become a significant part of the 1960s music and media landscape.

Events in 1964

December 23, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1964

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1964

December 23, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1964 can also be written as 12/23/1964 in the US and as 23/12/1964 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1964 in December 1964 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1964:

• Eddie Vedder

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• Antonio Baravalle

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1964:

• Väinö Bremer
• Arrigo Pedrollo

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 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 23, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 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 23, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 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 23rd is Capricorn.

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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 23, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 11:42 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 23, 1964

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Someone born on December 23, 1964 is:

60 years 4 months old,

or 724 months

or 3148 weeks

or 22036 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1964?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1964.

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