What happened on Monday September 28, 1964?

About September 28th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: NASA successfully launched the Orbiting Geophysical Observatory (OGO 1), the largest scientific satellite of its time, from Cape Kennedy. This mission represented a significant advancement in space-based scientific research and observation capabilities.
  • Day of the week: September 28th, 1964 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
  • #1 UK song: You Really Got Me by The Kinks
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about September 28th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on September 28th, 1964.

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September 28, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 28, 1964:

  • Launch of Orbiting Geophysical Observatory NASA successfully launched the Orbiting Geophysical Observatory (OGO 1), the largest scientific satellite of its time, from Cape Kennedy. This mission represented a significant advancement in space-based scientific research and observation capabilities.
  • XB-70 Valkyrie First Flight The American XB-70 Valkyrie, an experimental high-altitude strategic bomber, completed its first flight. This advanced aircraft represented cutting-edge aerospace technology of the Cold War era, designed for potential nuclear strike missions.
  • Death of Harpo Marx Harpo Marx, renowned comedian and member of the legendary comedy troupe The Marx Brothers, passed away at the age of 75. Known for his distinctive pantomime comedy and harp playing, Harpo was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century comedy and entertainment.
  • Richard Sorge Posthumous Recognition The Soviet Communist Party honored Richard Sorge, a legendary Soviet spy, through a commemorative article in *Pravda*. Sorge, who was executed by the Japanese in 1944, was celebrated for his significant intelligence contributions during World War II.
  • Australia Wins Davis Cup Australia defeated the United States in the Davis Cup tennis tournament, showcasing their tennis prowess on clay courts. This victory highlighted Australia's strong international tennis performance during the 1960s.
  • Suriname Gubernatorial Change Governor A. Currie of Suriname tendered his resignation, signaling a potential political transition in the Dutch Caribbean territory.

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September 28, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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September 28, 1964: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 14 - 10
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What day of the week was September 28, 1964?


September 28, 1964 was a Monday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1964 can also be written as 9/28/1964 in the US and as 28/9/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 28, 1964?


Famous people born on September 28, 1964:

  • Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo

    Prominent American comedian, actress, and political activist known for her sardonic humor and roles in cult comedy films.

  • Elisabeth Wierzbicka
  • Andrea Croonenberghs
  • Emmanuel Salinger

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September 28, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 28, 1964:

  • Harpo Marx
    Harpo Marx

    American comedian, most well-known for his role as harpo, the mute and blond-wigged harpo of the nimble-witted marx brothers.

  • Nacio Herb Brown
  • George Dyson
  • Francesco Ferrarin

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September 28, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 28, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 28, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1964 was Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Oh, Pretty Woman youtube
  2. - Do Wah Diddy Diddy youtube
  3. - Bread And Butter youtube
  4. - Dancing In The Street youtube
  5. - Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) youtube

September 28, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1964 was You Really Got Me by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - You Really Got Me youtube
  2. - Have I The Right? youtube
  3. - I'm Into Something Good youtube
  4. - Rag Doll youtube
  5. - I Won't Forget You youtube

September 28, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1964 was Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Joe Hinton, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Funny (How Time Slips Away)
  2. - Mercy, Mercy
  3. - You Must Believe Me
  4. - Baby I Need Your Loving
  5. - Let It Be Me
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September 28, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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September 28, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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September 28, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 28, 1964 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 28, 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 September 28, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 03:27 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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How old is someone born on September 28, 1964?


Someone born on September 28, 1964 is:

60 years 7 months old,

or 727 months and 5 days old,

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or 22132 days old,

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