What happened on Thursday August 13, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1964:

• Last death penalty executions in Great Britain On August 13, 1964, Peter Anthony Allen and Gwynne Owen Evans were executed for the murder of John Alan West during a robbery in April 1964. Allen was hanged at Walton Prison in Liverpool, and Evans at Strangeways Prison in Manchester. These were the last executions in the United Kingdom before the abolition of capital punishment for murder in 1965. source: gov.uk
• The Supremes' 'Baby Love' record release On August 13, 1964, Motown Records released 'Baby Love' by The Supremes. The song became one of the group's most successful hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and solidifying their status as leading artists in the Motown label. source: ontheshortwaves.com
• Trans World Radio's first broadcast on Bonaire Trans World Radio (TWR) initiated its first broadcasts from Bonaire on August 13, 1964, marking a significant expansion of its Christian programming into Latin America and the Caribbean. The station utilized a 500 kW mediumwave transmitter, making it the most powerful in the Western Hemisphere at that time. TWR's Bonaire facility broadcasted in multiple languages, including Spanish, Dutch, and English, aiming to reach a diverse audience across the region. source: twr.org

Events in 1964

August 13, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 13, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1964 can also be written as 8/13/1964 in the US and as 13/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 13, 1964:

• Debi Mazar

  Debi Mazar is an American actress and television personality, known for her distinctive voice, sharp features, and roles in both film and television. She has appeared in a variety of supporting and leading roles, notably in Martin Scorsese's 'Goodfellas', as well as television series such as 'Entourage' and 'Younger.' [bio]

• Ian Haugland

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 13th

August 13, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1964 was Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
2. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
3. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
4. The 4 Seasons - Rag Doll
5. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk

August 13, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

August 13, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1964 was Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
2. The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
3. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
4. Gene Chandler - Just Be True
5. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 1964 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 13, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1964.

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Someone born on August 13, 1964 is:

61 years 9 months old,

or 741 months and 12 days old,

or 3223 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22565 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1964.

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