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January 20, 1964

January 20, 1964, was a Monday. It was 60 years, 3 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20, 1964:

  • United States: "There I've Said It Again" by Bobby Vinton
  • United Kingdom: "Glad All Over" by The Dave Clark Five

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 20, 1964

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
  • Popsicles And Icicles - The Murmaids
  • Forget Him - Bobby Rydell
  • Surfin' Bird - The Trashmen
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.
Charade

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Charade".

Facts

This date was 22,010 days ago. Approximately 734 months have passed. It was the 20th day of 1964, in week 04. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 60 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1964 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 245 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 20, 1964

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, January 20, 1964. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The holiday season of 1963 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "There I've Said It Again" by Bobby Vinton is at the top of the singles charts, while "Glad All Over" by The Dave Clark Five is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Charade is at the top of the box office.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home 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 Herbert Hoover, Sam Cooke, T. S. Eliot, and Winston Churchill would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Perry Mason", "Bonanza", "Route 66", and "Hazel". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole", "Noggin the Nog", "The Flintstones", and "Top Cat".

Popular toys at the moment include Metal House robots, Barbie, Tammy (doll), and Mouse Trap.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20, 1964.

  • 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.
  • The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

    The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War

    The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.
  • 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 January 20, 1964.

  • December 25, 1963: Disney releases the animated film "The Sword in the Stone".
  • December 26, 1963: "Beatlemania" officially begins in the United States when The Beatles release their songs "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There".
  • December 29, 1963: NFL: The Chicago Bears defeat the New York Giants by 14-10 to win the 1963 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 4, 1964: The Boston Strangler murders his last known victim.
  • January 18, 1964: Plans to build the World Trade Center are announced.
  • This date: January 20, 1964
  • January 29, 1964: American actor Alan Ladd dies from an accidental overdose at the age of 50.
  • February 7, 1964: The BBC reports that "Beatlemania" has arrived in the USA.
  • February 9, 1964: More than 70 million people tune in to watch The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 20, 1964, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1964 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 20, 1964 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 20, 1964

People in January 1964 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 1964.

My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Hazel
Hazel
Route 66
Route 66
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Bonanza
Bonanza
Rawhide
Rawhide
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Perry Mason
Perry Mason

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 January 20, 1964

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

Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1964

Toys and games that were popular in 1964:

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

Were you born on January 20, 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 January 20, 1970, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Financier Deceased
Born on January 20, 1953
He turned 11 on this day in 1964.

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Talkshow host
Born on January 20, 1956
He turned 8 on this day in 1964.

James Denton

James Denton

Actor
Born on January 20, 1963
He turned 1 on this day in 1964.

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Actor
Born on January 20, 1966
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Nicky Wire

Nicky Wire

Manic Street Preachers
Born on January 20, 1969
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow

Singer
Born on January 20, 1971
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Actor
Born on January 20, 1987
He was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Blueface

Blueface

Rapper
Born on January 20, 1997
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on January 20, 1964.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Sir Alec Douglas-Home was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 20, 1964 was most likely conceived around April 29, 1963.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 20, 1964 is close to October 12, 1964.

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Stats for January 20, 1964

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 20, 1964:

  • 22,010 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,144 weeks have passed.
  • 1,901,660,400 seconds have passed since January 20, 1964.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,218,603,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 981,256,766,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 316,943,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 163,542,794 steps. That's roughly 72,686 miles.
  • 22,819,925 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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