What happened on Wednesday December 30, 1964?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1964:

• Vietnam War Strategic Deliberations President Lyndon B. Johnson discusses potential bombing strategies for North Vietnam with top advisers, ultimately deciding against immediate air reprisal due to complex political circumstances in Saigon and concerns for American dependents.
• Discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson accidentally discover cosmic microwave background radiation, providing crucial evidence supporting the Big Bang theory and revolutionizing our understanding of the universe's origins.
• Zidovudine Synthesis Jerome Horowitz successfully synthesizes zidovudine (AZT), a groundbreaking antiviral drug that would later become a critical treatment in managing HIV/AIDS, marking a significant milestone in medical research.
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Writing Roald Dahl writes ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'', a beloved children's novel that would become a global literary classic and later inspire multiple film adaptations.
• First Moog Synthesizer Design Robert Moog designs the first Moog synthesizer, an electronic musical instrument that would revolutionize music production and become iconic in various genres like electronic, rock, and pop music.
• UNCTAD Establishment The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is established as a permanent organ of the UN General Assembly, aimed at promoting international trade and economic development, particularly for developing nations.
• Monokini Swimsuit Design Fashion designer Rudi Gernreich creates the monokini, a topless swimsuit that challenged social norms and sparked significant cultural debate about body freedom and fashion.
• Vishva Hindu Parishad Founding The Vishva Hindu Parishad, a prominent Hindu nationalist organization, is established in India, aiming to promote Hindu cultural and religious unity.
• Solar Energy Research Publication Dr. Farrington Daniels publishes ''Direct Use of the Sun's Energy'' through Yale University Press, contributing to early academic discourse on renewable energy and solar technology.

Events in 1964

December 30, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1964

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1964

December 30, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1964 can also be written as 12/30/1964 in the US and as 30/12/1964 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1964 in December 1964 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1964:

• George Newbern

  American actor known for roles in films and television series.

• Sophie Ward (actress)

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1964:

• Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt
• Mary Kelly

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1964 was I Feel Fine by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. The Beatles - I Feel Fine
2. The Supremes - Come See About Me
3. Bobby Vinton - Mr. Lonely
4. The Beatles - She's A Woman
5. The Searchers - Love Potion Number Nine

December 30, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1964 was Yeh Yeh by Georgie Fame, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. Georgie Fame - Yeh Yeh
2. Petula Clark - Downtown
3. Gene Pitney - I'm Gonna Be Strong
4. The Moody Blues - Go Now
5. The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster

December 30, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1964 was Amen by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. The Impressions - Amen
2. The Larks - The Jerk
3. The Supremes - Come See About Me
4. Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
5. Maxine Brown - Oh No Not My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 30, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 December 30, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:24 am and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1965.

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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1964

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Someone born on December 30, 1964 is:

60 years 4 months old,

or 724 months and 23 days old,

or 3151 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1964?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1964.

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