Date: April 21, 1964
Discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation by Robert Woodrow Wilson and Arno Penzias. Date: May 20, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 20 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…
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 β π Other events on January 9 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events…
The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a record-setting audience of 73 million viewers across the United States. Date: February 9, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 9 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Villarrica…
Blue Ribbon Sports, which would later become Nike, is founded by University of Oregon track and field athletes. Date: January 25, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Rhodesia and Nyasaland Divided into Zambia, Malawi,…
Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad officially gives boxing champion Cassius Clay the name Muhammad Ali. Date: March 6, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 6 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Paradise Airlines Flight 901A Crashes Near Lake Tahoe, 85…
The Government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over. Date: February 27, 1964 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 27 π Events on this day in 1964 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1964Zanzibar Revolution Begins, Rebels Proclaim Republic – January…