August 5, 1964 — The first Anti-Vietnam War protest in Australia
It started off small – although by 1964 standards, 2000 people gathered outside the American Consulate in Prahran, Victoria probably...
June 14, 2017
The Past
April 25, 1964 — The “It’s a Small World” exhibit at the New York World’s Fair is dedicated
One of the phrases most associated with Disneyland and other Disney projects, “It’s a Small World” first saw the light...
June 24, 2017
March 13, 1964 — Kitty Genovese murdered by Winston Mosely
It is one of the most controversial murders in recent history – less that it took place, but the more...
June 24, 2017
March 6, 1964 — Cassius Clay changes his name to Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay was already the Heavyweight Champion of the World – having defeated Sonny Liston a little less than 2...
June 29, 2017
February 25, 1964 — Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston
Generally acknowledged as one of the greatest – if not, as he so often proclaimed, “the greatest” – Cassius Clay,...
July 9, 2017
December 19, 1963 — Jennifer Beals born
Forever to be associated with her best known role, that of the dancer Alex Owens in the 1980 film “Flashdance”,...
July 14, 2017
November 23, 1963 — The first episode of “Doctor Who” is broadcast
The longest-running science fiction series of all time started 48 years ago today. 783 episodes and 32 seasons later, it’s...
July 19, 2017
November 22, 1963 — U.S. President John F Kennedy is assassinated
One of the defining events of its era, the assassination of President Kennedy remains a remarkably controversial one, even today....
July 24, 2017
October 6, 1963 — “Dr. No” opens in wide release in the UK
The first entry in cinema’s most enduring franchise, Dr. No introduced audiences to both James Bond and Sean Connery. Many...
August 4, 2017
September 9, 1963 — Lennon and McCartney have a heart to heart
It was the Beatles’ first American tour, and it was more than a little crazy. The Fab Four were young...
August 7, 2017
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