Date: March 19, 1964
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 β π Other events on May 7 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Opens as Worldβs Longest Span…
Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, but remains in the Commonwealth. Date: September 21, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 21 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Pacific Airlines Flight 773 Hijacked, Crashes in California, 44 Killed May 7, 1964Pamela…
A Transit-5bn satellite fails to reach orbit after launch; as it re-enters the atmosphere, 2.1 pounds (0.95Β kg) of radioactive plutonium in its SNAP RTG power source is widely dispersed. Date: April 21, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 21 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day…
DSV Alvin is commissioned. Date: June 5, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 5 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Beatles Arrive in U.S. at JFK Airport, February 7, 1964Kitty Genovese Murder Sparks Bystander Effect Research, March 13, 1964Calcutta Anti-Muslim Riots…
The Beatles have their first number one hit in the United States with "I Want to Hold Your Hand". Date: February 1, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 1 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Italy Seeks Help to Save Leaning…
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 β π Other events on May…