What happened on Friday June 26, 1964?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1964:

• St. Augustine Racial Crisis Escalates Governor Farris Bryant deployed 80 additional state troopers to St. Augustine amid escalating racial tensions. Civil rights demonstrations, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest on June 11, highlighted the intense struggle against segregation. Violent confrontations included Ku Klux Klan attacks and retaliatory actions by NAACP members.
• Racial Tensions Erupt in St. Augustine Violent racial riots broke out in St. Augustine, Florida, as blacks and whites clashed over ongoing racial segregation. These confrontations were part of the broader Civil Rights Movement challenging discriminatory Jim Crow laws.
• The Beatles Release 'A Hard Day's Night' The Beatles released their third studio album 'A Hard Day's Night', which was also the soundtrack to their film of the same name. This album marked a significant milestone in the band's musical evolution and global popularity.
• Moise Tshombe Returns to Congo Moise Tshombe, a significant political figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, returned from exile in Spain, signaling potential political shifts in the region during a tumultuous period of post-colonial African politics.
• Berlin International Film Festival Awards The 14th Berlin International Film Festival took place, with the Turkish film 'Dry Summer' winning the prestigious Golden Bear award, highlighting international cinema's diversity and artistic excellence.
• World's Tallest Woman Recorded Zeng Jinlian from Hunan, China, was officially recognized as the tallest woman in recorded history, measuring an extraordinary 2.46 meters (8 feet 1 inch) in height. Her remarkable stature made her a medical marvel and a subject of significant interest.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1964

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1964

June 26, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 178th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1964 can also be written as 6/26/1964 in the US and as 26/6/1964 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1964 in June 1964 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1964:

• Tommi Mäkinen

  Legendary Finnish rally driver who won four consecutive World Rally Championship titles from 1996 to 1999, driving for Mitsubishi and...

• Ian Tracey

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1964:

• Léo Dandurand

  American-canadian ice hockey referee and coach (d. 1964).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1964 was A World Without Love by Peter and Gordon, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Peter and Gordon - A World Without Love
2. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
3. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
4. Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop
5. Barbra Streisand - People

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1964 was It's Over by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Roy Orbison - It's Over
2. Cilla Black - You're My World
3. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Someone, Someone
4. Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go
5. Mary Wells - My Guy

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1964 was Walk On By by Dionne Warwick, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
2. Mary Wells - My Guy
3. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - What's The Matter With You Baby
4. Brook Benton - Another Cup Of Coffee
5. Marvin Gaye & Mary Wells - Once Upon A Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 07:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 1964.

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Someone born on June 26, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 5 days old,

or 3179 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22254 days old,

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

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

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

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