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October 2, 1964

October 2, 1964, was a Friday. It was 60 years, 1 month, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 2, 1964:

  • United States: "Oh Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison
  • United Kingdom: "I'm Into Something Good" by Herman's Hermits

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 1964

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison And The Candy Men
  • Bread And Butter - The Newbeats
  • House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
  • G.T.O. - Ronny And The Daytonas
  • Remember (Walkin' in the Sand) - The Shangri-Las
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.
A Shot in the Dark

Top movie at the box office

The movie "A Shot in the Dark" was at the top of the box office on October 2, 1964.

Facts

This date was 21,968 days ago. Approximately 732 months have passed. It was the 276th day of 1964, in week 40. 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. The Earth has experienced 244 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 2, 1964

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, October 2, 1964. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Oh Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison is at the top of the singles charts, while "I'm Into Something Good" by Herman's Hermits is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie A Shot in the Dark 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. A new sitcom called "Gilligan's Island" has recently made its TV debut on CBS. The show, which stars Bob Denver, follows the lives of seven people who have become shipwrecked on an island. 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?", "Gunsmoke", "Rawhide", and "Bonanza". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Lassie", "The Mighty Hercules", and "Hoppity Hooper". Popular toys at the moment include Crater Critters, Barbie, Etch A Sketch, and Mouse Trap.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 2, 1964, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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: October 2, 1964 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 2, 1964.

  • 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 October 2, 1964.

  • September 15, 1964: The Sun newspaper is founded in the United Kingdom.
  • September 26, 1964: The first episode of the sitcom "Gilligan's Island" is aired on television.
  • This date: October 2, 1964
  • October 11, 1964: 15-year-old Reed Jeppson goes missing while walking his dog in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • October 12, 1964: American socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer is murdered in Washington D.C.
  • October 14, 1964: Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • October 15, 1964: Baseball: The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the New York Yankees by 4-3 to win the 1964 World Series.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1964

Television shows that people were watching in October 1964:

TV shows from October 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

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 October 2, 1964

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

Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest
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
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

Were you born on October 2, 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 October 2, 1970, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 2.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Activist Deceased
Born on October 2, 1869
He was not alive on this date.

Johnnie Cochran

Johnnie Cochran

American lawyer Deceased
Born on October 2, 1937
He turned 27 on this day in 1964.

Sting

Sting

Singer
Born on October 2, 1951
He turned 13 on this day in 1964.

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Actress
Born on October 2, 1954
She turned 10 on this day in 1964.

Yokozuna

Yokozuna

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 2, 1966
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Proof

Proof

Rapper Deceased
Born on October 2, 1973
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock

British politician
Born on October 2, 1978
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Huda Kattan

Huda Kattan

Makeup artist
Born on October 2, 1983
She was born exactly 19 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on October 2, 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 October 2, 1964 was most likely conceived around January 10, 1964.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 2, 1964 is close to June 25, 1965.

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Stats for October 2, 1964

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 2, 1964:

  • 21,968 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,138 weeks have passed.
  • 1,898,038,800 seconds have passed since October 2, 1964.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,214,378,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 979,388,020,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 316,339,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 163,231,337 steps. That's roughly 72,547 miles.
  • 22,776,466 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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