What happened on Saturday October 10, 1964?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1964:

• 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening The 1964 Summer Olympics, the first to be held in Asia, opened in Tokyo, Japan. 93 countries participated in the games, with a powerful symbolic moment when Yoshinori Sakai lit the Olympic flame as a tribute to the horrors of World War II, representing hope and reconciliation.
• First Olympic Satellite Broadcast The opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, was broadcast live via geostationary communication satellite, marking a significant technological milestone in global media and sports broadcasting.
• 18th NHL All-Star Game The 18th NHL All-Star Game took place at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, with the All-Stars defeating Toronto 3-2. Jean Béliveau of Montreal was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

Events in 1964

October 10, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1964

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1964

October 10, 1964: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 23 - 7

October 10, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 284th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1964 in October 1964 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1964:

• Antonio Albanese

  Prominent Italian comedian, actor, director, and writer known for his satirical comedy and versatile performances in film and television.

• Daniel Pearl

  American journalist tragically killed in 2002 while reporting in Pakistan, becoming a symbol of press freedom and journalistic courage.

• Crystal Waters

  Iconic house and dance music artist famous for her groundbreaking hit 'Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)' which became a defining track of 1990s...

• Sarah Lancashire

  Acclaimed English actress known for her powerful performances in television dramas and her versatile acting range.

• Quinton Flynn

  Prolific voice actor renowned for his extensive work in video games and animated series, including iconic character voices.

• Petra Morzé

  Accomplished Austrian actress recognized for her significant contributions to Austrian cinema and television.

• Maxi Gnauck

  East German gymnast who won Olympic gold medal in uneven parallel bars during the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

• Guy Hellers
• Mustapha Khalif
• Lionel Laurent
• Tim Miller
• Jerome Mincy
• Ayman Nur
• Patrick Robeet
• Francesco Vescovi
• Verónica Cangemi
• Andrea Morricone

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1964:

• Eddie Cantor

  American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.

• Heinrich Neuhaus

  Ukrainian-russian pianist and educator (b. 1888).

• Guru Dutt
• Philipp Kleffel
• Genrich Gustavovič Nejgauz

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
2. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
3. Martha & the Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
4. The Newbeats - Bread And Butter
5. The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)

October 10, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1964 was Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
2. Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
3. Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
4. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
5. Julie Rogers - The Wedding

October 10, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1964 was Mercy, Mercy by Don Covay & The Goodtimers, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Don Covay & The Goodtimers - Mercy, Mercy
2. Joe Hinton - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
3. Betty Everett & Jerry Butler - Let It Be Me
4. The Impressions - You Must Believe Me
5. Major Lance - Rhythm

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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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 10, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 10:08 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1964

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Someone born on October 10, 1964 is:

60 years 6 months old,

or 726 months and 24 days old,

or 3160 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1964?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1964.

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