What happened on Sunday January 26, 1964?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1964:

• Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Supreme Court of South Africa for his anti-apartheid activism, a pivotal moment in the struggle against racial segregation that would ultimately lead to his release and presidency.
• The Beatles' First American Television Performance The Beatles made their historic first live performance on American television, appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, which would become a pivotal moment in the British Invasion of American popular music.
• France and China Establish Diplomatic Relations France and the People's Republic of China officially announced their decision to establish diplomatic relations, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• Margaret Chase Smith Announces Presidential Candidacy U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith, aged 66, announced her candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, becoming a pioneering female candidate in a presidential race.
• The Wizard of Oz Television Broadcast Resumes The annual television broadcasts of 'The Wizard of Oz' resumed after being temporarily discontinued in 1963. The hiatus was likely due to the recent assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as the traditional Christmas-season showing would have occurred just two weeks after the tragic event.
• Windmill Theatre Strippers Depart The Windmill Girls, a famous troupe of strippers, left the Windmill Theatre in London, marking the end of an era for a notable entertainment venue known for pushing social boundaries.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1964

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1964

January 26, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 26th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1964 can also be written as 1/26/1964 in the US and as 26/1/1964 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1964 in January 1964 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1964:

• Paul Johansson

  American actor known for his roles in television series like One Tree Hill, where he played Dan Scott and also directed several episodes.

• Susannah Melvoin
• Wendy Melvoin
• Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein
• Naoto Ōshima
• Chico César

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1964:

• Harold Mattingly

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1964 was There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
2. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
3. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
4. The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird
5. The Murmaids - Popsicles And Icicles

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1964 was Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
4. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Gene Pitney - Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa

January 26, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1964 was Louie Louie by The Kingsmen, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
2. Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
3. The Supremes - When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
4. Bob And Earl - Harlem Shuffle
5. Jerry Butler - Need To Belong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 06:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1964.

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Someone born on January 26, 1964 is:

61 years 3 months old,

or 735 months and 13 days old,

or 3197 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22384 days old,

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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