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March 20, 1964

March 20, 1964, was a Friday. It was 60 years, 7 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

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

  • United States: "She Loves You" by The Beatles
  • United Kingdom: "Little Children" by Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 20, 1964

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • She Loves You - The Beatles
  • Please Please Me - The Beatles
  • Dawn (Go Away) - The 4 Seasons
  • Java - Al (He's the King) Hirt
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.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World".

Facts

This date was 22,146 days ago. Approximately 738 months have passed. It was the 80th day of 1964, in week 12. 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. 246 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 20, 1964

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, March 20, 1964. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. St. Patrick's Day of 1964 has recently come and gone. In America, the song "She Loves You" by The Beatles is at the top of the singles charts, while "Little Children" by Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 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 "What's My Line?", "The Danny Thomas Show", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "The Farmer's Daughter".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Gumby Show", "Captain Pugwash", "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends", and "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long". Popular toys at the moment include Matchbox toy cars, Ken (doll), Chatter Telephone, and G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 20, 1964, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1964 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 20, 1964 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • 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.
  • 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 March 20, 1964.

  • February 25, 1964: Boxing: Underdog Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston, despite being 7-1 odds.
  • March 4, 1964: Jimmy Hoffa is sentenced to eight years in prison for attempted bribery of a grand juror.
  • March 8, 1964: Civil rights activist Malcolm X leaves the Nation of Islam after becoming disillusioned with the organization.
  • March 14, 1964: Jack Ruby is found guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald.
  • March 15, 1964: Elizabeth Taylor marries Welsh actor Richard Burton.
  • This date: March 20, 1964
  • March 27, 1964: 131 people are killed after an earthquake strikes south-central Alaska.
  • March 31, 1964: The 1964 Brazilian coup d'état begins after General Olímpio Mourão Filho orders his forces into Rio de Janeiro.
  • April 1, 1964: The government of Brazilian President João Goulart is overthrown by members of the armed forces.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on March 20, 1964

People in March 1964 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from March 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
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train

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 March 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 March 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 March 20, 1970, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers

Television host Deceased
Born on March 20, 1928
He turned 36 on this day in 1964.

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Director
Born on March 20, 1957
He turned 7 on this day in 1964.

Sting

Sting

Wrestler
Born on March 20, 1959
He turned 5 on this day in 1964.

Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington

Linkin Park singer Deceased
Born on March 20, 1976
He was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres

Soccer player
Born on March 20, 1984
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Keenan Cahill

Keenan Cahill

YouTuber Deceased
Born on March 20, 1995
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Barron Trump

Barron Trump

Donald Trump's son
Born on March 20, 2006
He was born exactly 42 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on March 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 March 20, 1964 was most likely conceived around June 28, 1963.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 20, 1964 is close to December 11, 1964.

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Stats for March 20, 1964

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 20, 1964:

  • 22,146 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,163 weeks have passed.
  • 1,913,414,400 seconds have passed since March 20, 1964.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,232,316,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 987,321,830,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 318,902,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 164,553,638 steps. That's roughly 73,135 miles.
  • 22,960,973 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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