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December 2, 1964

December 2, 1964, was a Wednesday. It was the 337th day of 1964. The decade was the swinging sixties.

59 years, 3 months, and 26 days have passed since December 2, 1964.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Music charts

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

  • United States: "Ringo" by Lorne Green
  • United Kingdom: "Little Red Rooster" by The Rolling Stones

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 2, 1964

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

  • Leader Of The Pack - The Shangri-Las
  • Baby Love - The Supremes
  • Come A Little Bit Closer - Jay & The Americans
  • She's Not There - The Zombies
  • Ringo - Lorne Greene
Play the top songs from 1964
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My Fair Lady

Top movie at the box office

The movie "My Fair Lady" was at the top of the box office on December 2, 1964.

Facts

This date was 21,666 days ago. Approximately 722 months have passed. It was the 337th day of 1964, in week 49. The decade was the swinging sixties. There were only 29 days left in the year. 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. The Earth has experienced 241 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 2, 1964

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, December 2, 1964. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The Christmas season of 1964 has begun. In America, the song "Ringo" by Lorne Green is at the top of the singles charts, while "Little Red Rooster" by The Rolling Stones 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 Sam Cooke, T. S. Eliot, Winston Churchill, and Nat King Cole would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Perry Mason", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Hazel", and "The Farmer's Daughter". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse", "The Flintstones", "The Bugs Bunny Show", and "Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long".

Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Astrobase, Rock-a-Stack, and Army men.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • Christmas 1964 has begun.

    Christmas 1964 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 1964 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 2, 1964.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 2, 1964.

  • November 3, 1964: Lyndon B. Johnson is re-elected as the president of the United States.
  • This date: December 2, 1964
  • December 6, 1964: The Christmas TV special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" premiers on NBC.
  • December 11, 1964: Singer Sam Cooke is shot dead in Los Angeles, California.
  • December 26, 1964: Moors murders: 10-year-old Lesley Ann Downey is murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.
  • December 27, 1964: NFL: The Cleveland Browns defeat the Baltimore Colts by 27-0 to win the 1964 NFL Championship Game.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 2, 1964, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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: December 2, 1964 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1964

Television shows that people were watching in December 1964:

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 2, 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 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 December 2, 1970, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace

Italian fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 2, 1946
He turned 18 on this day in 1964.

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

Actress
Born on December 2, 1968
She was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado

Singer
Born on December 2, 1978
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Singer
Born on December 2, 1981
She was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

NFL player
Born on December 2, 1983
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Juice Wrld

Juice Wrld

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 2, 1998
He was born exactly 34 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on December 2, 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.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 2, 1964 was most likely conceived around March 11, 1964.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 2, 1964 is close to August 25, 1965.

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Stats for December 2, 1964

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 2, 1964:

  • 21,666 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,095 weeks have passed.
  • 1,871,942,400 seconds have passed since December 2, 1964.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,183,932,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 965,922,278,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 311,990,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 160,987,046 steps. That's roughly 71,550 miles!
  • Since this date, 22,463,309 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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