Brazilian Marshal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco Elected President April 11, 1964

The British Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry are replaced by a unified Defence Council of the United Kingdom. Date: April 1, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Civil Rights Workers Found Dead in…

The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting the use of poll taxes in national elections, is ratified. Date: January 23, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 23 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Constantine II Becomes Last King of…

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…

Second Vatican Council: The third session of the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes. Date: November 21, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 21 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1964USAF T-39 Sabreliner Shot Down Over East Germany January 28, 1964Wesberry…

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…