What happened on Thursday March 26, 1964?

Here's what happened on March 26, 1964:

• Good Friday Earthquake in Alaska The most powerful earthquake in U.S. history, with a magnitude of 9.2, struck South Central Alaska on Good Friday. The devastating earthquake killed 125 people and caused massive destruction in Anchorage, becoming a landmark geological event in American history.
• McNamara's Vietnam War Support Address U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara delivered a significant address reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting South Vietnam militarily and economically in its ongoing struggle against Communist insurgent forces. This speech underscored the escalating American involvement in the Vietnam conflict during the early stages of the war.
• U.S. Army Captain Thompson Captured by Viet Cong U.S. Army Captain Floyd J. 'Jim' Thompson was captured by the Viet Cong in South Vietnam after he and his pilot, Richard L., were ambushed. This event highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by American military personnel during the Vietnam War and the risks of covert and reconnaissance missions.
• U.S. Treasury Ends Silver Certificate Redemption The U.S. Treasury discontinued the redemption of silver certificates for silver dollars, transitioning to a new policy of redeeming them in refined silver granules and bullion bars at a precise rate of $1.292929292 per ounce. This marked a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy and silver valuation.
• Funny Girl Broadway Premiere The iconic musical 'Funny Girl', starring Barbra Streisand, opened at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City. The production would go on to have an impressive run of 1,348 performances, launching Streisand's legendary Broadway career and becoming a significant cultural milestone.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Mar. 26, 1964

Newspapers from Mar. 26, 1964

March 26, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 86th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1964 can also be written as 3/26/1964 in the US and as 26/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1964 in March 1964 calendar

Famous people born on March 26, 1964:

• Ulf Samuelsson

  Professional Swedish-American ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the NHL, known for his physical and defensive style of play.

• Martin Donnelly (racing driver)

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on March 26th

Famous people died on March 26, 1964:

• Paul A. Baran

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on March 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1964 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
2. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
4. The Hollies - Just One Look
5. The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1964 was Hi-Heel Sneakers by Tommy Tucker, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
3. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
4. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
5. Sam Cooke - Good News

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

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

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Someone born on March 26, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 13 days old,

or 3189 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22324 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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

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

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