What happened on Thursday September 24, 1964?

About September 24th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Warren Commission released its official report investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, providing the first comprehensive government account of the events surrounding the president's murder in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
  • Day of the week: September 24th, 1964 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
  • #1 UK song: You Really Got Me by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about September 24th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on September 24th, 1964.

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September 24, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1964:

  • Warren Commission Report Published The Warren Commission released its official report investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, providing the first comprehensive government account of the events surrounding the president's murder in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
  • Minuteman II ICBM First Test The United States conducted the inaugural test of the Minuteman II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), a significant advancement in Cold War-era nuclear missile technology. This test represented a crucial milestone in America's strategic nuclear defense capabilities.
  • Leadership Change in East Germany Willi Stoph succeeded Otto Grotewohl as Premier of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), marking a significant political transition in the communist state during the Cold War period.
  • The Munsters TV Show Premiere The iconic comedy sitcom 'The Munsters' debuted on CBS, introducing audiences to the lovable and quirky monster family living in suburban America. The show featured Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster, a good-hearted Frankenstein-like father, and would become a classic of 1960s television comedy.
  • Ringo Starr Business Venture Ringo Starr, the famous Beatles drummer, established the Brikley Building Company Ltd, demonstrating his entrepreneurial interests beyond music during the height of the Beatles' global popularity.

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

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What day of the week was September 24, 1964?


September 24, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 268th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1964 can also be written as 9/24/1964 in the US and as 24/9/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 24, 1964?


Famous people born on September 24, 1964:

  • Rafael Palmeiro

    Cuban-American baseball player known for hitting 500+ home runs and being involved in a major MLB steroid scandal.

  • Robert Irvine

    Professional chef known for his television shows about restaurant rescue and culinary expertise.

  • Adam Alexi-Malle
  • Ted Forrest
  • Ainhoa Arteta
  • Tamaki Saitō

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September 24, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 24, 1964:

  • Paul Kahle

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September 24, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 24, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 21st and September 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

  1. - Oh, Pretty Woman youtube
  2. - Bread And Butter youtube
  3. - The House Of The Rising Sun youtube
  4. - G.T.O. youtube
  5. - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1964 was You Really Got Me by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

  1. - You Really Got Me youtube
  2. - Have I The Right? youtube
  3. - I'm Into Something Good youtube
  4. - Rag Doll youtube
  5. - I Won't Forget You youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1964 was Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Joe Hinton, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

  1. - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
  2. - Mercy, Mercy
  3. - I Stand Accused
  4. - Baby I Need Your Loving
  5. - Out Of Sight
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September 24, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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

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

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September 24, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 10:59 am.

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

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How old is someone born on September 24, 1964?


Someone born on September 24, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 15 days old,

or 3163 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22142 days old,

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

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

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