1964 events

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)

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)

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)

The Arab League meets in East Jerusalem to discuss the Palestinian question, leading to the formation of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Date: May 29, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 29 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)

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)

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson launches his Great Society program. Date: May 22, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)

Discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation by Robert Woodrow Wilson and Arno Penzias. Date: May 20, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 20 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)

Pacific Airlines Flight 773 is hijacked by Francisco Gonzales and crashes in Contra Costa County, California, killing 44. Date: May 7, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 7 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Council of Europe declares May 5 as Europe Day. Date: May 5, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 5 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)