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December 18, 1964

December 18, 1964, was a Friday. It was the 353rd day of 1964. The decade was the swinging sixties.

59 years, 3 months, and 11 days have passed since December 18, 1964.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Birthdays

Born on December 18, 1964

People who were born on this exact date:

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 18, 1964:

  • United States: "Come See About Me" by The Supremes
  • United Kingdom: "I Feel Fine" by The Beatles

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 18, 1964

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton
  • She's Not There - The Zombies
  • Ringo - Lorne Greene
  • Come See About Me - The Supremes
  • I Feel Fine - The Beatles
Play the top songs from 1964
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1964. Take a trip back to the days of The Beatles, The Supremes, Bobby Vinton, Cilla Black, Roy Orbison and The Beach Boys.
My Fair Lady

Top movie

The movie "My Fair Lady" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 21,651 days ago. Approximately 722 months have passed. It was the 353rd day of 1964, in week 51. The decade was the swinging sixties. The end of 1964 was just 13 days away. People born on this day are currently 59 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1964 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 241 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 18, 1964

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, December 18, 1964. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas season of 1964 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Come See About Me" by The Supremes is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Feel Fine" by The Beatles is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie My Fair Lady is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Because it's 1964, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as The Beatles, Roy Orbison, The Animals, The Supremes and The Beach Boys. In fashion, women are wearing miniskirts and "space age" attire with synthetic materials. The "Dolly Girl" look has also become popular. Meanwhile, men are beginning to transition into "surf rock" fashion, which has been made popular by bands such as The Beach Boys. "Greasers", who are influenced by rock 'n' roll fashion, have also become a popular subculture.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as T. S. Eliot, Winston Churchill, Nat King Cole, and Malcolm X would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Rawhide", "Bonanza", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "My Favorite Martian". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "My Three Sons", "Mister Ed", and "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long".

Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Etch A Sketch, Chatter Telephone, and Tammy (doll).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 1964.

  • Christmas 1964.

    Christmas 1964

    The Christmas period of 1964 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • The USA officially enters the Vietnam War.

    The USA officially enters the Vietnam War

    The United States officially entered the Vietnam War following the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964. In March 1965, the US started a sustained aerial bombardment campaign against North Vietnamese forces. By the end of 1965, an estimated 184,300 US troops had entered the country.
  • Beatlemania.

    Beatlemania

    In 1964, "Beatlemania" hit the United States. During this time, the word "Beatlemania" was often used to describe the fanaticism that surrounded the English rock group.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1964?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1964?

    The best NBA players in 1964 were Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Bob Pettit and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1964, the best soccer players were Pelé, Denis Law, Luis Suárez, Amancio, Eusébio, Paul Van Himst, Jimmy Greaves, Mario Corso, Lev Yashin, Gianni Rivera and Valery Voronin.
  • My Fair Lady.

    My Fair Lady

    "My Fair Lady" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1964.
  • Louis Armstrong - "Hello, Dolly!"

    Louis Armstrong - "Hello, Dolly!"

    "Hello, Dolly!" by Louis Armstrong would go on to win a Grammy for 1964's Song of the Year.
  • 1964 in music.

    1964 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1964 were dominated by the likes of Bobby Vinton, The Beatles, The Supremes, The Dixie Cups, The Animals and Roy Orbison.
  • 1964 in movies.

    1964 in movies

    Movies released in 1964 included My Fair Lady, Goldfinger, Mary Poppins, The Carpetbaggers, From Russia with Love, A Fistful of Dollars, Fail Safe, Father Goose, A Shot in the Dark, A Hard Day's Night, The Last Man On Earth and The Night of the Iguana.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson.

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    US President Lyndon B. Johnson was named Time Person of the Year in 1964.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 18, 1964.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 18, 1964

People in December 1964 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 1964.

Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Shindig!
Shindig!
My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Hazel
Hazel
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1964

1964 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Chevelle, the Ford Mustang, the Opel Diplomat, the Ford Corsair, the Reliant Rebel, and the Buick Sport Wagon.

Cars in 1964.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 18, 1964

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1964:

Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest

The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Top Cat
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Mister Ed
Mister Ed
The Dick Tracy Show
The Dick Tracy Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse
Noggin the Nog
Noggin the Nog
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Lassie
Lassie
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1964

Toys and games that were popular in 1964:

Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
Johnny Seven OMA (toy gun)
Johnny Seven OMA (toy gun)
Hamilton Invaders
Hamilton Invaders
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Big Loo
Big Loo
Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap
Tammy (doll)
Tammy (doll)
Chatter Telephone
Chatter Telephone
Rock-a-Stack
Rock-a-Stack
Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
Astrobase
Astrobase
Troll doll
Troll doll
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Barbie
Barbie
Playpal dolls
Playpal dolls
Crater Critters
Crater Critters
Metal House robots
Metal House robots

Were you born on December 18, 1964?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1964.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 18, 1970, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Leader Deceased
Born on December 18, 1878
He was not alive on this date.

Arthur Leigh Allen

Arthur Leigh Allen

Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He turned 31 on this day in 1964.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Musician
Born on December 18, 1943
He turned 21 on this day in 1964.

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Film director
Born on December 18, 1946
He turned 18 on this day in 1964.

Edmund Kemper

Edmund Kemper

Serial killer
Born on December 18, 1948
He turned 16 on this day in 1964.

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Actor Deceased
Born on December 18, 1954
He turned 10 on this day in 1964.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Actor
Born on December 18, 1963
He turned 1 on this day in 1964.

DMX

DMX

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 18, 1970
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

DJ Lethal

DJ Lethal

Limp Bizkit
Born on December 18, 1972
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Sia

Sia

Singer
Born on December 18, 1975
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Actress
Born on December 18, 1978
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Singer
Born on December 18, 1980
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

Singer
Born on December 18, 2001
She was born exactly 37 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on December 18, 1964.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

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