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October 9, 1964

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Headlines from October 9, 1964

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CAMPAIGN EFFECT ON VIETNAM POLICY IS DENIED BY RUSK; He Says Politics Has Nothing to Do With Decisions and There Is No Concealment; COMMITMENT AFFIRMED; Secretary Also Asserts Any Attack on Philippines Would Be Called Attack on U.S.

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Rusk says Adm decisions on Vietnam have 'nothing to do' with election, news conf; says Adm contrary to wide speculation, does not conceal facts or defer needed decisions; says deeper US involvement in war depends on future conduct of N Vietnam and China; pledges US will hon commitments in S Vietnam

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 7, 1964, covering October 9, 1964.

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

    A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    13
  2. 2
    Album cover for Something New by The Beatles

    Something New

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    10
  3. 3
    Album cover for Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin

    Everybody Loves Somebody

    Dean Martin

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    9
  4. 4
    Album cover for Peter; Paul And Mary In Concert by Peter| Paul & Mary

    Peter; Paul And Mary In Concert

    Peter| Paul & Mary

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for All Summer Long by The Beach Boys

    All Summer Long

    The Beach Boys

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    11

Notable Births

Guillermo del Toro

1964Guillermo del Toro, Mexican-American director, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Guillermo del Toro GĂłmez is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism and horror often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. Known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, and celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.

1964Martín Jaite, Argentine tennis player[†]

MartĂ­n Jaite is a former top-10 professional tennis player from Argentina.

Historical Context for October 9, 1964

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