What happened in November 1964?
The top front-page story of each day in November 1964, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Nov 1🌍 80,000 Berliners Cross – Nearly 80,000 West Berliners crossed the Berlin Wall to visit relatives in East Berlin, marking a significant moment of reunion.
- Nov 2🚇 Milan Subway Opens – Milan celebrated the opening of its long-awaited subway, a 7.8-mile line inaugurated by Mayor Pietro Bucalassi.
- Nov 3🚀 First Mars Rocket Launch – The U.S. prepares to launch its first rocket aimed at Mars, marking a significant step in space exploration.
- Nov 4🗳️ Johnson's Landslide Victory – Lyndon B. Johnson achieved a historic landslide victory in the U.S. presidential election, securing a four-year term as the 36th President.
- Nov 5🚀 U.S.-Soviet Space Pact – The U.S. and Soviet Union reached an agreement for further cooperation in space activities, to be submitted to the U.N.
- Nov 6🔬 Record Magnetic Field Achieved – The National Magnet Laboratory and Air Force announced the strongest continuous magnetic field ever produced by man.
- Nov 7🏗️ Building Collapse Kills 28 – A 13-story building in Piracicaba, Brazil, collapsed, resulting in 28 deaths and 15 injuries, raising concerns about construction safety.
- Nov 8🏛️ 50 Feared Dead – Fifty persons are believed dead in the collapse of a nearly completed 15-story building in Piracicaba, Brazil.
- Nov 9🌍 Sato Elected Japan's Premier – Eisaku Sato, former Finance Minister, was elected Premier of Japan by the National Diet, succeeding Hayato Ikeda.
- Nov 10🔬 New Liver Transplant Method – University of Minnesota surgeons announced a new liver transplant method that could save many lives.
- Nov 11🌍 U.N. Report Approved – The U.N. Special Committee on Colonialism approved a critical report on mining activities in Southwest Africa, with a vote of 16-4.
- Nov 12🏇 Kelso Wins Race – Kelso triumphed in a $150,000 race, winning by 4½ lengths, marking another victory for the champion horse.
- Nov 13🚀 Nuclear Rocket Advances – Experts announced that recent research indicates nuclear reactors could effectively propel spacecraft.
- Nov 14🛩️ Satellite Laser Tracking – NASA announces the first successful tracking of a satellite using a laser beam, marking a significant advancement in space technology.
- Nov 15🏛️ Bronze Age Palace Unearthed – Excavations in Crete reveal a 150-room Bronze Age palace, surprising scholars with its size and historical significance.
- Nov 16🐢 Green Turtle Navigator – Tagging experiments show green turtles are remarkable navigators, prompting Navy-funded studies on their migration patterns.
- Nov 17🚀 Princeton Launches Rocket – Princeton University launched a rocket to study the spectra of three stars in Orion, marking a significant achievement in astrophysics.
- Nov 18🏛️ Kennedy Center Ground-Breaking – Groundbreaking for the $31-million John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set for December 2.
- Nov 19🔬 U.S.-Soviet Desalting Accord – The U.S. and Soviet Union signed an agreement to cooperate on desalting sea water, including atomic energy methods.
- Nov 20🏗️ Big Mexican Dam Dedicated – E1 Infiernillo Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects, was dedicated today by President Adolfo Lopez Mateos.
- Nov 21🌪️ Typhoon Rakes Philippines – Over 250 people reported dead after Typhoon Louise strikes central Philippines, causing widespread destruction.
- Nov 22🌉 Verrazano Bridge Opens – The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was inaugurated with celebrations, marking a new landmark in New York Harbor for thousands of motorists.
- Nov 23🕊️ Kennedy Memorial Observed – Millions paid tribute to John F. Kennedy on the first anniversary of his assassination with memorial services and tributes across the U.S.
- Nov 24🚀 Successful Launching Platform – NASA's seagoing launching platform for sounding rockets completed a successful shakedown cruise off the East Coast.
- Nov 25🚀 Navy Deep-Sea Project – The Navy announced a $200 million deep-sea exploration project, likened to the U.S. space program, aiming to study the ocean floor.
- Nov 26💰 Rescue for British Pound – Eleven nations raised a record $3 billion to stabilize the British pound amid a financial crisis, with the U.S. contributing a third of the funds.
- Nov 27🚢 Tanker Collision Tragedy – A collision between the Israeli liner Shalom and a Norwegian tanker resulted in at least 13 crew deaths and 6 missing off the New Jersey coast.
- Nov 28🏏 Boycott Hits Century – Geoff Boycott scored a century for Britain's cricket team against Western Province in Cape Town, leading to a total of 311 runs for four wickets.
- Nov 29🌍 Mariner 4 on Course – The United States aims to send Mariner 4 to Mars, with TV pictures expected next July, pending a midcourse rocket adjustment.
- Nov 30🏌️ Wall Wins Mexican Open – Art Wall sets a new record with a score of 276, winning the Mexican national open golf tournament by five strokes.
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