What happened on Wednesday February 26, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1964:

• The Beatles' Cinematic Debut The theatrical release of 'A Hard Day's Night' marked a pivotal moment in music and film history. The movie not only showcased the immense popularity of The Beatles but also revolutionized the music film genre, blending comedy, music, and the band's charismatic personalities into a groundbreaking cinematic experience.
• Landmark Tax Cut Legislation The Revenue Act of 1964 was signed into law, representing the largest tax cut in American history at that time. The legislation reduced individual income taxes by an average of 20%, significantly impacting the economic landscape and providing substantial financial relief to American taxpayers.
• John Glenn's Unexpected Campaign Setback U.S. politician and astronaut John Glenn suffered a personal setback when he slipped on a bathroom rug in his Columbus, Ohio apartment, striking his head on the bathtub and sustaining an injury to his left inner ear. This incident led him to withdraw from the Democratic Party Senate nomination race later that week, altering his political trajectory.

Events in 1964

February 26, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1964

February 26, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1964 can also be written as 2/26/1964 in the US and as 26/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 26, 1964:

• Mark Dacascos

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Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 26th

February 26, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 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 26, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 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 26, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:51 pm and setting at 06:58 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 26, 1964

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Someone born on February 26, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 13 days old,

or 3193 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22353 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1964?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1964.

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