What happened on Saturday October 24, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1964:

• Zambia Gains Independence Northern Rhodesia gains independence from the United Kingdom and becomes the Republic of Zambia, marking the end of British colonial rule in the region. This significant political transition transformed the country's governance and national identity.
• 18th Olympic Games Conclude The 18th Olympic Games close in Tokyo, Japan, marking a significant moment in international sports and cultural exchange during the Cold War era.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1964

October 24, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 298th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1964 can also be written as 10/24/1964 in the US and as 24/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1964:

• Ray LeBlanc

  Professional hockey goalie who represented the United States Olympic team in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.

• Luc Thuillier

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1964:

• Toni Kinshofer

  German mountaineer (born 1931).

• Ezio Vigorelli

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
3. J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers - Last Kiss
4. Gale Garnett - We'll Sing In The Sunshine
5. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
2. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
3. Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
4. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
5. Julie Rogers - The Wedding

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1964 was Let It Be Me by Betty Everett & Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me
2. The Supremes - Baby Love
3. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
4. Major Lance - Rhythm
5. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 11:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Nov 19, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1964

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Someone born on October 24, 1964 is:

60 years 6 months old,

or 726 months and 15 days old,

or 3158 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22112 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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

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

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