What happened on Saturday February 29, 1964?

Here's what happened on February 29, 1964:

• LBJ Reveals Secret A-11 Jet Fighter U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson publicly discloses the United States' secret development of the advanced A-11 jet fighter, a significant technological achievement in military aviation during the Cold War era, highlighting America's aerospace engineering capabilities.
• Johnson's State Department Press Conference President Lyndon B. Johnson holds a comprehensive press conference at the State Department, discussing various topics including foreign policy, his initial 100 days in office, and the upcoming presidential election, providing insights into the political landscape of 1964.
• Dawn Fraser Sets World Swimming Record In Sydney, Australian Olympic swimmer Dawn Fraser sets a groundbreaking world record in the 100-meter freestyle swimming competition, completing the race in an impressive 58.9 seconds, showcasing her exceptional athletic prowess.
• Epic High School Basketball Marathon A North Carolina high school basketball game reaches an extraordinary conclusion after an intense 13 overtime periods, with a final score of 56-54, demonstrating remarkable endurance and competitive spirit of young athletes.
• Badminton Distance Record Set Frank Rugani establishes a new badminton shuttlecock distance record by achieving a remarkable throw of 24.3 metres, showcasing precision and skill in this specialized sporting achievement.
• Rugantino Broadway Closure The theatrical production 'Rugantino' concludes its run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after a relatively short 28 performances, reflecting the challenging nature of Broadway productions.
• Lyndon Byers, Hockey Player Brief mention of Lyndon Byers, a Canadian hockey player active during this period, though specific details about his career are not provided.

Events in 1964

February 29, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 29, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 1964

February 29, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 60th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1964 can also be written as 2/29/1964 in the US and as 29/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 29, 1964:

• Dave Brailsford

  Renowned British cycling coach and performance director who revolutionized British cycling through data-driven training and marginal gains...

• Natasha Beaulieu

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 29th

February 29, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 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 29, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 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 29, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 29, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 08:22 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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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 1964

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Someone born on February 29, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 9 days old,

or 3192 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22349 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1964?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1964.

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