1964⚡ Event
Surgeon General Warns of Smoking Dangers
U.S. surgeon general Luther Terry issued a warning that tobacco smoking may be hazardous to health, linking it to lung cancer and other illnesses.
medicinelaw
What Happened in 1964?
Explore 14 historical moments from 1964 — 14 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1964(14)
1964⚡ Event
Zanzibar Revolution
Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah was overthrown by rebels led by John Okello. This event ended 200 years of Arab dominance in Zanzibar.
politicswar
1964⚡ Event
Hello, Dolly! opens on Broadway
The musical Hello, Dolly! opened at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. It went on to win ten Tony Awards, a record that stood for 37 years.
artsentertainmentmusic
1964⚡ Event
USAF T-39 shot down over East Germany
Three U.S. Air Force pilots aboard an unarmed T-39 Sabreliner were killed when the aircraft was shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19.
war
1964⚡ Event
Gabonese coup d'état
Gabonese military officers overthrew President Léon M'ba. French forces reinstated him two days later, honoring a 1960 treaty.
politicswar
1964⚡ Event
Muhammad Ali Name Change Announcement
Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad announced in a radio broadcast that boxer Cassius Clay would change his name to Muhammad Ali.
religionsports
1964⚡ Event
Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act
Royal assent was given to Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act on March 24, 1964. The act detailed the design of the province's official flag.
politicslaw
1964⚡ Event
Raid on gay bar near Chicago
109 individuals were arrested in a police raid on a gay bar near Chicago.
law
1964⚡ Event
Hildegard Trabant killed at Berlin Wall
East German Communist Party member Hildegard Trabant was killed while attempting to cross the Berlin Wall.
politicslaw
1964⚡ Event
South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement
South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh entered into a triumvirate power-sharing arrangement with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh.
politicswar
1964⚡ Event
Wedding of Constantine II of Greece and Anne-Marie of Denmark
The wedding of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark took place in Athens on September 18, 1964. The event was a significant royal occasion.
politics
1964⚡ Event
Warren Commission report released
The Warren Commission released its report to the U.S. president, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
politicslaw
1964⚡ Event
China becomes a nuclear power
With the success of Project 596, China became the world's fifth nuclear power.
politicswartechnology
1964⚡ Event
Lake Burley Griffin Inaugurated
Prime Minister Robert Menzies inaugurated the artificial Lake Burley Griffin in the Australian capital Canberra.
politics
Born in 1964(0)
No births recorded for 1964.
Deaths in 1964(0)
No deaths recorded for 1964.
Dates in 1964
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1964?
- 1964 saw 14 notable historical moments, including 14 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1964?
- Key events of 1964 include: Surgeon General Warns of Smoking Dangers, Zanzibar Revolution, Hello, Dolly! opens on Broadway.
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