What happened on Thursday July 23, 1964?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1964:

• Tragic Munition Ship Explosion in Algeria On July 23, 1964, the Egyptian munition ship 'Star of Alexandria' suffered a catastrophic explosion while docked in Bone, Algeria. The devastating incident resulted in 100 fatalities and 160 injuries, with property damage estimated at $20 million. The explosion likely occurred due to improper handling or storage of munitions, highlighting the significant risks associated with maritime transportation of explosive materials during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1964

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1964

July 23, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 205th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1964 can also be written as 7/23/1964 in the US and as 23/7/1964 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1964 in July 1964 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1964:

• Nick Menza

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• Julian Brian Leitch

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1964:

• Frederick Grace
• Jan de Vries

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1964 was Rag Doll by The 4 Seasons, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
4. Johnny Rivers - Memphis
5. Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1964 was It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
2. The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. Roy Orbison - It's Over
5. PJ Proby - Hold Me

July 23, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
3. Sam Cooke - Good Times
4. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
5. Stevie Wonder - Hey Harmonica Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:59 pm and setting at 05:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1964

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Someone born on July 23, 1964 is:

60 years 9 months old,

or 729 months and 16 days old,

or 3172 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22205 days old,

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

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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