Date: April 21, 1964
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. Date: January 8, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Ranger 7 Sends First Close-Up Moon Photos, July 31, 1964500,000 Brazilians Protest…
Lyndon B. Johnson is elected to a full term as U.S. president, winning 61% of the vote and 44 states, while Washington D.C. residents are able to vote in a presidential election for the first time, casting the majority of their votes for Lyndon Johnson. Date: November 3, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π …
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 1964The Beatles Debut on The Ed Sullivan…
Anti-Muslim riots break out in Calcutta, in response to anti-Hindu riots in East Pakistan. About one hundred people are killed. Date: January 13, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 13 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964USAF T-39 Sabreliner Shot Down…
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 β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Vietnam War: 5,000 More U.S….
The British TSR-2 aircraft XR219 makes its maiden flight. Date: September 27, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 27 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964ESRO Established as European Space Agency Precursor, March 20, 1964Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Opens as Worldβs Longest Span…