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October 4, 1964

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THE NATION

By Unknown Author

Within the last 100 years, four American Presidents have been assassinated. All were shot in public places without warning. Abraham Lincoln was slain by a fanatical Confederate sympathizer while attending a theater. James A. Garfield, about to board a train in Washington, was shot from behind by a disappointed office‐seeker. William McKinley was killed by a self‐styled anarchist who approached the Chief Executive in a public reception line at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. And John F. Kennedy was shot as his motorcade moved through Dallas last Nov. 22.

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Buddhist Schism Widens On Issue of Vietcong Ties

By Unknown Author

shaky Buddhist alliance seen split over policy on Vietcong; some Buddhists alarmed at ease with which Communists infiltrated Buddhist ranks; anti-Communist faction reptdly acts to isolate group headed by Thich Tri Quang; moderates, headed by Thich Tam Chau, act to thwart anti-Govt acts by other group

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 30, 1964, covering October 4, 1964.

  1. 1
    Album cover for A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack) by The Beatles

    A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

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    1
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    1
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    12
  2. 2
    Album cover for Something New by The Beatles

    Something New

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
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    9
  3. 3
    Album cover for Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin

    Everybody Loves Somebody

    Dean Martin

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    Peak
    3
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    8
  4. 4
    Album cover for Peter; Paul And Mary In Concert by Peter| Paul & Mary

    Peter; Paul And Mary In Concert

    Peter| Paul & Mary

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    4
    Peak
    4
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    8
  5. 5
    Album cover for All Summer Long by The Beach Boys

    All Summer Long

    The Beach Boys

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    10

Notable Births

Francis Magalona

1964Francis Magalona, Filipino rapper, producer, and actor (died 2009)[†]

Francis Michael Durango Magalona, also known as Francis M, was a Filipino rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as an influential figure in Pinoy hip hop.

1964Yvonne Murray, Scottish runner[†]

Yvonne Carole Grace Murray-Mooney, is a Scottish former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete. She won a bronze medal in the 3000 metres at the 1988 Olympic Games, and gold medals at this distance at the 1987 European Indoor Championships, the 1993 World Indoor Championships and the 1990 European Championships. She also won a gold medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Her 3000 metres best of 8:29.02 was set in the Olympic Final of 1988.

Historical Context for October 4, 1964

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