What happened on Tuesday February 25, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1964:

• Muhammad Ali Defeats Sonny Liston In a historic boxing match, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (later known as Muhammad Ali) defeated world heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston via a seventh-round technical knockout at the Convention Hall arena in Miami Beach, Florida. This landmark fight marked the beginning of Ali's legendary boxing career and his first world heavyweight title.
• Eastern Air Lines Flight 304 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Eastern Air Lines Flight 304 crashed into Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain, resulting in the devastating loss of all 51 passengers and 7 crew members.
• U.S. Air Force Satellite Launch The United States Air Force successfully launched a satellite using an Atlas/Agena combination from multiple launch sites, including Point Arguello in California and Cape Kennedy in Florida, advancing space exploration capabilities.
• North Korean Agricultural Policy Shift North Korean Prime Minister Kim Il-sung announced a significant agricultural policy change, calling for the elimination of feudalistic land ownership and the transformation of cooperative farms into state-run enterprises, reflecting the communist regime's economic ideology.
• Austrian Chancellor Resigns Alfons Gorbach stepped down from his position as Chancellor of Austria, signaling a political transition in the country's leadership during the mid-1960s.

Events in 1964

February 25, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1964

February 25, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 56th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1964 can also be written as 2/25/1964 in the US and as 25/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1964:

• Lee Evans

  Renowned English comedian known for his energetic stand-up comedy and comedic acting.

• Don Majkowski

  American football player and sportscaster who played in the NFL, known for his time with the Green Bay Packers.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 25th

Famous people died on February 25, 1964:

• Grace Metalious

  Grace Metalious was an influential American novelist best known for her groundbreaking novel 'Peyton Place', which exposed small-town sexual...

• Alexander Archipenko

  Ukrainian avant-garde artist, sculptor, and graphic artist (born in 1887).

• Hinrich Lohse
• Leonard Hussey
• Oleksandr Archypenko

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 25th

February 25, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 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 25, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 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 25, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 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 25th is Pisces.

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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.

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February 25, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 25, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:42 pm and setting at 06:23 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 25, 1964

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Someone born on February 25, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 14 days old,

or 3193 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22354 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1964?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 25, 1964.

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