What happened on Monday February 24, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1964:

• Cassius Clay Defeats Sonny Liston for Heavyweight Boxing Title In a historic boxing match, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston, claiming the world heavyweight boxing championship. This fight was a pivotal moment in sports history, marking the rise of one of the most iconic and influential athletes of the 20th century. Clay's unexpected victory over the formidable Liston shocked the boxing world and launched his legendary career.
• Death of Alexander Archipenko Alexander Archipenko, a renowned Ukrainian sculptor and watercolor painter, passed away at the age of 76. Archipenko was a significant figure in modern art, known for his innovative sculptural techniques and contributions to cubist and avant-garde artistic movements.

Events in 1964

February 24, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1964

February 24, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 55th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1964 can also be written as 2/24/1964 in the US and as 24/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1964:

• Bill Bailey

  Renowned British comedian, actor, musician, and writer known for his surreal comedy style and musical talents.

• Todd Field

  Accomplished American film director and actor known for critically acclaimed films and versatile performances.

• Serge Hélan

  French triple jumper who won a bronze medal at the 1995 World Indoor Championships.

• Andy Crane

  British television and radio host who worked for Children's BBC, hosting popular shows like 'Bad Influence' and 'Take Two' during the early...

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1964:

• Frank Conroy
• William Garbutt
• Giuseppe Imperiale

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - She Loves You
3. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)
4. Al (He's the King) Hirt - Java
5. The Rivieras - California Sun

February 24, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1964 was Needles And Pins by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

1. The Searchers - Needles And Pins
2. The Bachelors - Diane
3. Gerry & The Pacemakers - I'm The One
4. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
5. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake

February 24, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1964 was What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

1. The Tams - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
2. Sam Cooke - Good News
3. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Shelter Of Your Arms
4. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
5. The Impressions - Talking About My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 24, 1964! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

February 24, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 05:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1964.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 1964

Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1964

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on February 24, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 15 days old,

or 3193 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22355 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1964?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 24, 1964.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.