What happened on Saturday May 30, 1964?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1964:

• Leo Szilard's Passing Leo Szilard, a renowned Hungarian-born nuclear physicist who played a crucial role in the development of nuclear technology, passed away at the age of 66.
• Indianapolis 500: A Tragic and Historic Race A. J. Foyt wins the Indianapolis 500 in a historic moment, marking the last victory for a front-engined 'roadster'. The race is tragically remembered for a devastating 7-car accident that claimed the lives of racers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald, marking a significant turning point in motorsport safety.
• The Beatles' 'Love Me Do' Hits #1 The Beatles' single 'Love Me Do' reaches the number one spot in the United States, further solidifying the band's rising global popularity.
• Death of Eddie Sachs Eddie Sachs, a prominent American auto racer born in 1927, was fatally injured during the 1964 Indianapolis 500 race, marking a tragic moment in motorsport history.
• Beyond the Fringe Closes The groundbreaking comedy revue 'Beyond the Fringe' concludes its successful run at the John Golden Theater in New York City after 673 performances, having significantly influenced comedy and satire.
• Margaret Court Wins French Championships Australian tennis star Margaret Court secures her second French singles crown, defeating Maria Bueno of Brazil in a challenging three-set match, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.
• French Championships Men's Tennis Manuel Santana defeats Nicola Pietrangeli in a thrilling four-set match at the French Championships, winning 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1964

Newspapers from May. 30, 1964

May 30, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1964 can also be written as 5/30/1964 in the US and as 30/5/1964 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1964 in May 1964 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1964:

• Mark Sheppard

  Mark Sheppard is a versatile British-American actor known for memorable roles in cult TV series like Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, and...

• Wynonna Judd

  Wynonna Judd is a legendary country music singer who rose to fame with her mother Naomi as part of The Judds, winning multiple Grammy and...

• Tom Morello

  Tom Morello is a renowned guitarist and political activist, famous for his groundbreaking work with rock bands Rage Against the Machine and...

• Heidi Siegmund

  Heidi Siegmund is an American journalist who worked for the Los Angeles Times and notably ghost-wrote the autobiography of rapper Ice-T.

• Andrea Montermini

  Andrea Montermini is an Italian professional race car driver who competed in Formula One, driving for the Minardi team from 1996.

• Chris Sharrock
• Olivier Delacroix

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1964:

• Leo Szilard

  Hungarian nuclear physicist, inventor who filed many patents in germany for ideas and inventions that einstein shared during the 1920s.

• Isaac Babalola Akinyele

  Nigerian king (b. 1882).

• Eddie Sachs

  American race car driver (b. 1927).

• José Quirante

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on May 30th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

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

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Someone born on May 30, 1964 is:

60 years 11 months old,

or 731 months and 9 days old,

or 3179 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22259 days old,

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

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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

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

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