Date: March 19, 1964
Second Gulf of Tonkin Incident: U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy mistakenly report coming under attack in the Gulf of Tonkin. Date: August 4, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Good Friday Earthquake Strikes…
In a bloodless coup, General Nguyễn Khánh overthrows General Dương Văn Minh's military junta in South Vietnam. Date: January 30, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Constantine II Becomes Last King of Greece, March…
Biggest jewel heist in American history when Murph the Surf and gang burgle the American Museum of Natural History stealing the Star of India and other gems. Date: October 29, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 29 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is founded, with Yasser Arafat elected as its first leader. Date: May 28, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 28 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Typhoon Wilda Hits Japan, Causes Fatalities and Ship Sinkings, September…
Vietnam War: Operation Pierce Arrow: American aircraft from carriers USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation bomb North Vietnam in retaliation for strikes against U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. Date: August 5, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. Date: June 19, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 19 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Lyndon B. Johnson Launches Great Society Program,…