What happened on Tuesday May 26, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1964:

• Corona Spy Satellite Mission Fails During Re-entry Mission 1005 of the top-secret Corona spy satellite series experienced a critical failure during its uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The capsule broke up, potentially compromising sensitive reconnaissance data and highlighting the technological challenges of early satellite reconnaissance during the Cold War era.
• Nelson Rockefeller Challenges Barry Goldwater in Oregon Republican Primary In a significant moment during the 1964 Republican presidential primary season, Nelson Rockefeller defeated Barry Goldwater in the Oregon Republican primary. This victory slowed Goldwater's momentum towards securing the party's presidential nomination, highlighting the internal ideological tensions within the Republican Party during this period.
• Lenny Kravitz Born Lenny Kravitz, a renowned singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for hit songs like '911 is a Joke' and 'Are You Gonna Go My Way?', was born on this date. He would later become a significant figure in rock and alternative music.
• Broadway Musical 'Fade Out-Fade In' Opens in New York City The musical 'Fade Out-Fade In' premiered at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City, running for 199 performances. This Broadway production was part of the vibrant theatrical landscape of the mid-1960s.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1964

Newspapers from May. 26, 1964

May 26, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1964 can also be written as 5/26/1964 in the US and as 26/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1964:

• Lenny Kravitz

  Grammy-winning rock musician known for blending multiple musical genres and his distinctive retro style.

• Shi Zhengli
• Valerij Borisovič Salov

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1964:

• Sven Friberg

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1964 was Love Me Do by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. The Beatles - Love Me Do
2. The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love
3. Mary Wells - My Guy
4. Ray Charles Singers - Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)
5. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1964 was Don't Throw Your Love Away by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away
2. The Four Pennies - Juliet
3. Millie - My Boy Lollipop
4. The Bachelors - I Believe
5. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1964 was My Guy by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Mary Wells - My Guy
2. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
3. Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
4. Nat King Cole - I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore
5. The Impressions - I'm So Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 06:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1964

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Someone born on May 26, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 13 days old,

or 3180 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22263 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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