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)
Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service saying that smoking may be hazardous to health, sparking national and worldwide anti-smoking efforts. Date: January 11, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅…
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)
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. Date: January 8, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 8 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia. Date: January 1, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)
Flying Tiger Line Flight 282 crashes after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport, killing three. Date: December 24, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 24 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)
Vietnam War: Viet Cong operatives bomb the Brinks Hotel in Saigon, South Vietnam to demonstrate they can strike an American installation in the heavily guarded capital. Date: December 24, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 24 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first test flight of the SR-71 (Blackbird) takes place at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, United States. Date: December 22, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 22 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)
American Civil Rights Movement: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Congress can use the Constitution's Commerce Clause to fight discrimination. Date: December 14, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 14 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This…
Che Guevara speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Date: December 11, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 11 📅 Events on this day in 1964 📅 On This Day (Today)