Jean-Paul Sartre Wins Nobel Prize in Literature, Declines Honor, October 22, 1964
Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, though he does not accept the prize.
Date: October 22, 1964
Similar Posts
Gabon Coup Topples Léon M’ba, Installs Jean-Hilaire Aubame February 17, 1964
Gabonese president Léon M'ba is toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, is installed in his place. Date: February 17, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Ronald Reagan Delivers “A Time for…
Martyrs’ Day Panama Canal Zone Clash, January 9, 1964
Martyrs' Day: Several Panamanian youths try to raise the Panamanian flag in the U.S.-controlled Panama Canal Zone, leading to fighting between U.S. military and Panamanian civilians. Date: January 9, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
PLO Formed in Palestine Liberation Organization June 2, 1964
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is formed. Date: June 2, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 2 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Malcolm X Forms Organization of Afro-American Unity, June 28, 1964South Africa Banned from Olympics Over Racist Policies, August…
Good Friday Earthquake Strikes Alaska, Devastates Anchorage March 27, 1964
The Good Friday earthquake, the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history at a magnitude of 9.2 strikes Southcentral Alaska, killing 125 people and inflicting massive damage to the city of Anchorage. Date: March 27, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 27 📅 Events on this day in 1964…
Vietnam War: Viet Cong Sink USNS Card in Saigon, May 2, 1964
Vietnam War: An explosion sinks the American aircraft carrier USNS Card while it is docked at Saigon. Two Viet Cong combat swimmers had placed explosives on the ship's hull. She is raised and returned to service less than seven months later. Date: May 2, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May…
US Senate Breaks Civil Rights Act Filibuster June 10, 1964
United States Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage. Date: June 10, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Civil Rights Act of 1964 Approved…
