Saturday October 17, 1964: on this day

October 17, 1964 was the 291st day of the year 1964, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 17, 1964 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1964, who was born and died on October 17, 1964, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1964, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann), movies (e.g. I Am Cuba, directed by Mikhail Kalatozov), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1964 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1964?


October 17, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 291st day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1964 can also be written as 10/17/1964 in the US and as 17/10/1964 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

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October 17, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1964:

  • Yanks fire manager yogi berra
  • Prime minister of australia robert menzies opens the artificial lake burley griffin in the middle of the capital canberra.

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October 17, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1964 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 03:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1964.

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Who was born on October 17, 1964?


Famous people born on October 17, 1964:

  • Kahle Sisi

    Former First Lady of Egypt and wife of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

  • Charlis Howard

    American actor known for roles in 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' and 'Twilight'.

  • Dana Allman

    American singer, daughter of gregg allman, a rocker, and an early marriage.

  • Gregg Wallace

    Gregg Wallace is a British journalist and television presenter.

  • Margarita Liborio Arrazola

    Mexican politician.

  • Richard Garth Henning
  • Tony Brown
  • Dale Derkatch
  • David Cromer
  • Francesco Cataldo
  • Giovanni Marchese

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1964: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 59 years 6 months old,

or 714 months and 3 days old,

or 3105 weeks

or 21735 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1964.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1964?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 17, 1964.

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October 17, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1964:

  • Pierre Brissaud
  • Marius Hiller
  • Karel Meduna
  • Salvatore Sacquegna

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 1964: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1964:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 1964: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
  2. - Dancing In The Street
  3. - Oh, Pretty Woman
  4. - We'll Sing In The Sunshine
  5. - Last Kiss

October 17, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 1964: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oh Pretty Woman
  2. - I'm Into Something Good
  3. - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
  4. - Where Did Our Love Go
  5. - The Wedding

October 17, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1964 was Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & The Goodtimers, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 1964: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1964 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy, Mercy
  2. - Let It Be Me
  3. - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
  4. - Rhythm
  5. - You Must Believe Me

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October 17, 1964: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1964 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Am Cuba

I Am Cuba

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García

Country: United States of America

Send Me No Flowers

Send Me No Flowers

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Paul Lynde

Country: United States of America

The Americanization of Emily

The Americanization of Emily

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas, James Coburn

Rio Conchos

Rio Conchos

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Richard Boone, Stuart Whitman, Anthony Franciosa, Wende Wagner

Invitation to a Gunfighter

Invitation to a Gunfighter

Release year: 1964

Directed by: Richard Wilson

Starring: Yul Brynner, Janice Rule, George Segal, Alfred Ryder

October 17, 1964: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1964 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1964

That Regis Philbin Show

That Regis Philbin Show

Release year: 1964

Starring: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Shelley Berman, Don Rickles

Country: United States of America

Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest

Release year: 1964

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1964: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1964 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg

Candy

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The now-classic Candy was banned upon its first publication. It is a hilarious romp about Candy Christian, an all-American girl with wide eyes and lusciousness. Candy, a satire on Voltaire's Candide, chronicles her adventures meeting mystics and sexual analysts as …

You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming

You Only Live Twice

By:

James Bond's adventure novel takes 007 to exotic Orient - and to the suicide gardens run by the maniacal Dr.

The Kennedy Wit by Bill Adler

The Kennedy Wit

By:

Vintage paperback The Kennedy Wit: John F. Kennedy's Humor and Wisdom By Bill Adler

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

By:

Viking will release The Pigeon Tunnel in September 2016. This 50th anniversary edition of John le Carrre's bestselling novel launched John le Carrre's career internationally. Alec Leamas watches while his last agent is killed by East German sentries.

The Rector Of Justin by Louis Auchincloss

The Rector Of Justin

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The RECTOR of JUSTIN is a Louis Auchincloss novel. It centers on Frank Prescott who founded a school for boys. Six narrators provide unique perspectives on Prescott's life, including his motivations and the causes of his successes and failures. They …

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1964?

On October 17, 1964 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1964?

On October 17, 1964 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1964?

On October 17, 1964 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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What happened in 1964?

1964 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Singapore limits imports from Netherlands due to Indonesian aggression
  • KTVS TV channel 3 in Sterling, CO (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Amendment 24 outlaws poll tax

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What was the calendar for October 1964?

October 1964 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday October 17, 1964