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January 10, 1964

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Headlines from January 10, 1964

Donovan Acts to Broaden Gross's Plan on Integration

By Unknown Author

bd pres Donovan, others on bd reptdly criticize Gross Dec integration plan, hold it fails to go far enough in reflecting bd's commitment to integration; Parents and Taxpayers Coordinating Council sponsors demonstration at bd hq protesting proposals to change school zones on basis of pupils color; Wilkins repeats NAACP natl orgn will back boycotts when warranted

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Text of Statement

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US Asst Sec Sylvester says CZ police, not US troops, fired on Panamanian mobs in 'self-protection'; details events; quotes O'Meara proclamation; statement text

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of January 8, 1964, covering January 10, 1964.

  1. 1
    Album cover for The Singing Nun by The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)

    The Singing Nun

    The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    10
  2. 2
    Album cover for In The Wind by Peter| Paul & Mary

    In The Wind

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    12
  3. 3
    Album cover for The Second Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisand

    The Second Barbra Streisand Album

    Barbra Streisand

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    18
  4. 4
    Album cover for Fun In Acapulco by Elvis Presley

    Fun In Acapulco

    Elvis Presley

    Last week
    18
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    4
  5. 5
    Album cover for West Side Story by Soundtrack

    West Side Story

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    22

Notable Births

Brad Roberts

1964Brad Roberts, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Bradley Kenneth Roberts is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies and the only constant member since its inception. He sings in the bass-baritone range. The band is best known internationally for their 1993 album God Shuffled His Feet and single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" and best known in Canada for the 1991 single "Superman's Song".

Historical Context for January 10, 1964

In 1964, the world population was approximately 3,264,487,339 people[†]