Japanese Shinkansen Bullet Trains Begin Tokyo-Osaka Service, October 1, 1964

Civil rights movement: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 meant to prohibit segregation in public places. Date: July 2, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 2 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964PLO Formed in…

Constantine II becomes the last King of Greece. Date: March 6, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 6 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Martin Luther King Jr. Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Nonviolent Racial Equality, October 14, 196424th Amendment Ratified,…

Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic. Date: January 12, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Vietnam War: Captain Roger Donlon Receives First Medal of Honor,…

Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, but remains in the Commonwealth. Date: September 21, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 21 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Nguyễn Khánh Convicts Rival Generals for “Lax Morality” – May 29, 1964First Addams…

DSV Alvin is commissioned. Date: June 5, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Blue Ribbon Sports Founded by Oregon Athletes, January 25, 1964Sidney Poitier Wins First Best Actor Oscar April 13, 1964First Ascent of…

Villarrica Volcano begins a strombolian eruption causing lahars that destroy half of the town of Coñaripe. Date: March 1, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 1 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Kitty Genovese Murder Sparks Bystander Effect Research, March 13,…