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What happened on Saturday February 29, 1964?

About February 29th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 29, 1964, President Johnson held a press conference at the State Department, addressing various foreign policy issues. This event was part of his administration's efforts to communicate its stance on international relations during a turbulent period.
  • Day of the week: February 29th, 1964 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Needles And Pins by The Searchers
  • Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor

More about February 29th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on February 29th, 1964.

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February 29, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1964:

  • Johnson's State Department press conference On February 29, 1964, President Johnson held a press conference at the State Department, addressing various foreign policy issues. This event was part of his administration's efforts to communicate its stance on international relations during a turbulent period. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
  • LBJ reveals secret A-11 jet fighter On February 29, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the development of the A-11 jet fighter, a significant advancement in military aviation technology. This announcement highlighted the U.S. commitment to maintaining air superiority during the Cold War. source: nytimes.com
  • Badminton Distance Record Set Frank Rugani establishes a new badminton shuttlecock distance record by achieving a remarkable throw of 24.3 metres, showcasing precision and skill in this specialized sporting achievement.
  • Rugantino Broadway Closure The theatrical production 'Rugantino' concludes its run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after a relatively short 28 performances, reflecting the challenging nature of Broadway productions.
  • Lyndon Byers, Hockey Player Brief mention of Lyndon Byers, a Canadian hockey player active during this period, though specific details about his career are not provided.

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February 29, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 29, 1964?


February 29, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 60th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1964 can also be written as 2/29/1964 in the US and as 29/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 29, 1964?


Famous people born on February 29, 1964:

  • Dave Brailsford
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  • Natasha Beaulieu
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February 29, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 29, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - I Want To Hold Your Hand youtube
  2. - She Loves You youtube
  3. - Dawn (Go Away) youtube
  4. - Java youtube
  5. - California Sun youtube

February 29, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1964 was Needles And Pins by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - Needles And Pins youtube
  2. - Diane youtube
  3. - I'm The One youtube
  4. - Anyone Who Had A Heart youtube
  5. - Hippy Hippy Shake youtube

February 29, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1964 was What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
  2. - Good News
  3. - The Shelter Of Your Arms
  4. - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um youtube
  5. - Talking About My Baby
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February 29, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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February 29, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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February 29, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1964.

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How old is someone born on February 29, 1964?


Someone born on February 29, 1964 is:

62 years 2 months old,

or 746 months and 25 days old,

or 3247 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22730 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1964?

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