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What happened in January 1964

• January 1, 1964: The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a British protectorate in southern Africa, is dissolved, leading to the independence of Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.
• January 5, 1964: Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople meet in Jerusalem, marking a historic step in improving relations between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches.
• January 6, 1964: Leyland Motor Corp., a British firm, sells 450 buses to the Cuban government, defying the United States' economic blockade of Cuba.
• February 4, 1964: The United States Government authorizes the Twenty-fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting poll tax.
• February 5, 1964: India withdraws its commitment to hold a plebiscite in the disputed Kashmir region, a promise made in 1948 to the United Nations Security Council.
• February 10, 1964: The Melbourne–Voyager collision occurs, resulting in the tragic deaths of 82 Australian sailors due to the collision between a Royal Australian Navy aircraft carrier and a destroyer off New South Wales, Australia.
• February 11, 1964: Clashes erupt between Greeks and Turks in Limassol, Cyprus, exacerbating tensions in the region.
• February 17, 1964: Gabonese President Léon M'ba is overthrown by a military coup, with Jean-Hilaire Aubame taking his place. However, French intervention swiftly reinstates M'ba's government the following day.
• February 25, 1964: Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, defeats Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, Florida, becoming the new heavyweight champion of the world.
• February 27, 1964: The Italian government seeks international assistance to prevent the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing.
• March 6, 1964: Constantine II becomes King of Greece upon his father King Paul's death.
• March 10, 1964: Soviet military forces shoot down an unarmed U.S. reconnaissance bomber in East Germany; 3 flyers parachute to safety.
• March 18, 1964: Moroccan students protest against death sentences in Morocco by staging a sit-in at the Moroccan embassy in the Soviet Union.
• March 19, 1964: American Jerrie Mock begins her solo flight around the world, completing it on April 17, becoming the first woman to do so.
• March 20, 1964: First United Nations Conference on Trade and Development takes place.
• March 21, 1964: Italy wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Non ho l'età' by Gigliola Cinquetti.
• March 27, 1964: The Great Alaskan earthquake, magnitude 9.2, strikes Southcentral Alaska, causing 125 deaths and significant damage in Anchorage.
• March 28, 1964: King Saud of Saudi Arabia abdicates; his brother Prince Faisal becomes king in November.
• March 31, 1964: A military coup in Brazil overthrows President João Goulart, initiating 21 years of dictatorship.
• April 8, 1964: The U.S. Gemini 1 mission was the first unmanned test of the two-man spacecraft, a critical step in the U.S. space program's goal of sending humans to the moon.
• April 9, 1964: The UN Security Council condemned a British air attack on a fort in Yemen, expressing concern over the escalation of violence in the region.
• April 11, 1964: Field Marshal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco was elected as President of Brazil by the Brazilian Congress, marking a significant political transition in the country.
• April 13, 1964: Sidney Poitier became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Lilies of the Field, a groundbreaking moment in the fight against racial discrimination.
• April 16, 1964: Twelve men were sentenced to a total of 307 years in prison for their involvement in the Great Train Robbery, a daring heist that captivated the public's attention.
• April 19, 1964: A right-wing military group led by Brig. Gen. Kouprasith Abhay deposed the coalition government of Prince Souvanna Phouma in Laos, leading to a period of political instability.
• April 20, 1964: U.S. President Lyndon Johnson and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev announced plans to reduce the production of materials for making nuclear weapons, a significant step in the effort to prevent nuclear war.
• April 22, 1964: The 1964 New York World's Fair opened to celebrate the 300th anniversary of New York City, showcasing innovative technologies and cultural exhibits from around the world.
• April 25, 1964: The head of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark, was stolen by thieves, sparking a public outcry and an investigation into the crime.
• April 26, 1964: Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania, uniting two East African nations into a single independent state.
• May 1, 1964: First computer program written in BASIC, an easy to learn programming language, is run.
• May 2, 1964: USNS Card sinks in Saigon port due to a Viet Cong explosion.
• May 7, 1964: Pacific Air Lines Flight 773 crashes, killing 44; FBI reports indicate a suicidal passenger shot the pilots.
• May 9, 1964: South Korean President Park Chung Hee reshuffles Cabinet after student protests against Japan relations.
• May 12, 1964: Twelve young men in New York City publicly burn draft cards in protest against the Vietnam War.
• May 23, 1964: Madeline Dassault, wife of a French plane manufacturer, is kidnapped but found unharmed the next day.
• May 24, 1964: Riot breaks out at a football match in Lima, Peru, over a referee's decision, resulting in 319 deaths and 500 injuries.
• May 27, 1964: Colombian conflict begins.
• May 28, 1964: Charter of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is released by the Arab League.
• May 29, 1964: South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Khanh convicts rival Generals Tran Van Don and Le Van Kim of "lax morality" after a coup.
• June 3, 1964: South Korean President Park Chung Hee declares martial law in Seoul to quell student protests.
• June 11, 1964: Greece rejects direct talks with Turkey over the Cyprus dispute.
• June 12, 1964: Nelson Mandela and seven others are sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for anti-apartheid activities.
• June 14, 1964: Freedom Summer, a Civil Rights project, begins in Mississippi to promote voter registration for African Americans.
• June 20, 1964: The Ford GT40 debuts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but does not achieve its first victory until 1966. The AC Cobra wins its class in its second Le Mans appearance.
• June 21, 1964: Spain defeats the Soviet Union 2-1 to win the 1964 European Nations Cup, now known as the UEFA European Championship.
• June 26, 1964: Moise Tshombe returns to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from exile in Spain, amid political instability.
• July 6, 1964: Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom marked a significant step in the decolonization of Africa.
• July 18, 1964: Harlem race riots highlighted racial tensions and civil rights issues in the United States.
• July 19, 1964: Nguyễn Khánh's call for expanding the Vietnam War reflected the escalation of the conflict.
• July 20, 1964: The Viet Cong attack resulted in civilian casualties, underscoring the brutality of the Vietnam War.
• July 21, 1964: Race riots in Singapore exposed ethnic tensions and the challenges of nation-building.
• July 22, 1964: The second meeting of the Organisation of African Unity promoted cooperation and unity among African nations.
• July 24, 1964: The criticality accident highlighted the risks associated with nuclear energy and led to stricter safety regulations.
• July 27, 1964: The U.S. increased its military presence in South Vietnam, intensifying its involvement in the Vietnam War.
• July 31, 1964: Ranger 7's photographs provided valuable insights into the lunar surface, paving the way for future space missions.
• August 2, 1964: Vietnam War: United States destroyer Maddox attacked in Gulf of Tonkin, leading to retaliation and escalation of conflict.
• August 5, 1964: Aircraft from US carriers bomb North Vietnam in response to attacks on US destroyers, further intensifying the conflict.
• August 7, 1964: US Congress passes Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson broad war powers in response to North Vietnamese attacks.
• August 8, 1964: Rolling Stones gig in Scheveningen turns violent, resulting in riot police intervention and clashes with spectators.
• August 13, 1964: Last judicial hanging in the United Kingdom takes place, marking a significant shift in capital punishment practices.
• August 16, 1964: General Nguyễn Khánh replaces Dương Văn Minh as South Vietnam's chief of state in a coup, implementing a new constitution influenced by the US Embassy.
• August 18, 1964: International Olympic Committee bans South Africa from the Tokyo Olympics due to its racially segregated teams, highlighting the growing international opposition to apartheid.
• August 20, 1964: International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium (Intelsat) begins operations, marking a major advancement in global communication and satellite technology.
• August 22, 1964: Goalkeeper Derek Foster of Sunderland becomes the youngest player in English Football League history at 15 years and 185 days, showcasing his exceptional talent.
• August 24, 1964: Democratic National Convention nominates incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator Hubert Humphrey as his running mate, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential election.
• August 27, 1964: Walt Disney's Mary Poppins premieres in Los Angeles, becoming a critical and commercial success, winning 5 Academy Awards and establishing itself as a beloved classic.
• August 28, 1964: Philadelphia 1964 race riot erupts due to tensions between African American residents and police, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests, highlighting ongoing racial inequalities.
• September 2, 1964: Indian Hungry generation poets arrested for conspiracy and obscenity in literature, marking a significant event in India's literary and political history.
• September 4, 1964: Forth Road Bridge opens, connecting Fife and Edinburgh, improving transportation and economic development in Scotland.
• September 10, 1964: African Development Bank founded, providing financial assistance and promoting economic growth in African countries.
• September 11, 1964: John Lennon's stance against segregation during Beatles' US tour highlights his commitment to civil rights and social justice.
• September 14, 1964: Third period of Second Vatican Council begins, addressing significant reforms and changes within the Catholic Church.
• September 18, 1964: King Constantine II of Greece marries Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark, marking a royal union that captured public attention.
• September 21, 1964: Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, symbolizing the end of British colonial rule and the start of self-governance.
• September 24, 1964: Warren Commission report on President John F. Kennedy's assassination released, providing insights into the tragic event.
• September 25, 1964: Mozambican War of Independence launched by FRELIMO, initiating a prolonged struggle for independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
• October 1, 1964: Three thousand students at UC Berkeley protest against police arrest of a CORE volunteer, sparking the Berkeley Free Speech Movement.
• October 5, 1964: Twenty-three men and thirty-one women escape to West Berlin through a tunnel under the Berlin Wall.
• October 10, 1964: The first Summer Olympics in Asia are held in Tokyo, Japan.
• October 12, 1964: Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the first spacecraft with a multi-person crew and no space suits.
• October 14, 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. becomes the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for leading non-violent resistance to racial prejudice in the US.
• October 15, 1964: Labour Party wins the UK general election, ending 13 years of Conservative rule; Harold Wilson becomes Prime Minister.
• October 22, 1964: A new design is selected for the official Flag of Canada.
• October 24, 1964: Northern Rhodesia gains independence from Britain and becomes the Republic of Zambia.
• October 26, 1964: Eric Edgar Cooke, convicted of murdering 8 people in Perth, is executed in Western Australia, the last execution in the state.
• October 27, 1964: Rebel leader Christopher Gbenye takes 60 Americans and 800 Belgians hostage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• October 29, 1964: A collection of valuable gemstones, including the Star of India, is stolen from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
• November 1, 1964: North Vietnamese mortar fire on Bien Hoa Air Base killed four U.S. servicemen, wounded 72, and destroyed aircraft, escalating the Vietnam War.
• November 3, 1964: Lyndon B. Johnson won the 1964 U.S. presidential election with over 60% of the popular vote, defeating Republican Barry Goldwater.
• November 5, 1964: Mariner 3 spacecraft launch from Cape Kennedy failed, affecting NASA's planetary exploration program.
• November 10, 1964: Australia reinstated compulsory military service due to tensions with Indonesia, known as the Indonesian Confrontation.
• November 19, 1964: The U.S. Department of Defense announced the closure of 95 military bases, including Fort Jay and Brooklyn Navy Yard.
• November 21, 1964: The third period of the Second Vatican Council concluded, with the promulgation of Lumen gentium, a key document on the nature of the Catholic Church.
• November 24, 1964: Belgian paratroopers and mercenaries captured Stanleyville, but several hostages, including American missionary Paul Carlson, died during the operation.
• November 28, 1964: NASA launched the Mariner 4 space probe toward Mars, aiming to take television pictures of the planet in July 1965, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• December 3, 1964: Berkeley Free Speech Movement: Police arrest 800 students protesting U.C. Regents' decision to punish student activists.
• December 5, 1964: Australian Senate election: Liberal/Country Coalition retains power, Labor loses seat to Democratic Labor Party.
• December 10, 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
• December 11, 1964: Che Guevara addresses UN General Assembly; bazooka attack on UN Headquarters in New York City.
• December 12, 1964: Kenya becomes a republic with Jomo Kenyatta as its first President.
• December 14, 1964: U.S. Supreme Court rules in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States that establishments must not discriminate racially.
• December 18, 1964: Christmas flood begins in Pacific Northwest and Northern California, causing deaths and damage.
• December 21, 1964: General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark supersonic attack aircraft makes its first flight.
• December 22, 1964: Cyclone in Palk Strait destroys Indian town of Dhanushkodi, killing 1800 people.
• December 24, 1964: Brinks Hotel in Saigon, Vietnam, bombed by Viet Cong, resulting in casualties.
• December 30, 1964: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) established as a permanent UN organ.