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December 25, 1964

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Historical Context for December 25, 1964

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

Notable Births

1964Ian Bostridge, English tenor^[†]

Ian Charles Bostridge CBE is an English tenor, well known for his performances as an opera and lieder singer.

1964Gary McAllister, Scottish footballer and manager^[†]

Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish professional football coach and former player.

1964Bob Stanley, British musician and writer^[†]

Bob Stanley is a British musician, journalist, author, and film producer. He is a member of the indie pop group Saint Etienne and has had a parallel career as a music journalist and author, writing for NME, Melody Maker, Mojo, The Guardian and The Times, as well as writing several books on music and football. His second publication, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Modern Pop, was published by Faber & Faber in 2013. His third publication Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop Music: A History was published by Pegasus in 2022. He also has a career as a DJ and as a producer of record labels, and has collaborated on a series of films about London.

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Headlines from December 25, 1964

FULBRIGHT'S PLAN STIRS A WRANGLE OVER FOREIGN AID; Morgan of House Criticizes Senator for Resistance to Omnibus Measure

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 24—While President Johnson weighed a $3.5 billion request for the financing of foreign aid, the program was enmeshed today in a bitter wrangle between its House and Senate managers on how it should be packaged.

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TROOPS ALERTED IN LEOPOLBVILLE; Rebels Threaten an Attack and New Uprising Today —Tshombe Asks Calm

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LEOPOLDVILLE. the Congo, Dee. 24 — Rebel leaders warned today that Léopoldville would be attacked tomorrow morning. Government troops were placed on alert at dusk.

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FOG HERE BALKS HOLIDAY FLIGHTS; Passengers Crowd Airports, Waiting for Planes to Take Them Home for Christmas

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Fog threw Christmas travel plans askew yesterday, tormenting thousands of people waiting impatiently at airports to fly home to their families for Christmas.

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Erway's Defeat Forecast As Albany Revolt Grows

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The rebellion of New York City Democrats against the naming of Julian B. Erway of Albany as the next Senate majority leader appeared assured of success last night. The

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Estate of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Is $160 Million; Bulk of it Left to Widow and to Charity Groups—Tax Totals $13 Million

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The estate of John D. Rockefeller Jr., who gave away hundreds of millions of dollars in his lifetime, was officially appraiscd at $160,598,584 yesterday.

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Johnsons Exchange Gifts at LBJ Ranch

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AUSTIN, Tex., Dec. 24—President Johnson and his family exchanged Christmas gifts this evening.

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DISTRICTING BILLS FACE CHALLENGE IN A NASSAU SUIT; County Attorney Plans to File Brief Next Week in Federal Court Here; LEGALITY IS QUESTIONED; Contention Is Based on View Regular Session Alone Can Enact Measures

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ALBANY, Dee. 24—The reapportionment bills passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Rockefeller this week will be challenged in court next week.

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TERRORISTS BOMB SAIGON QUARTERS OF OFFICERS; 2 Americans Are Reported Killed—52 Others and 13 Vietnamese Wounded; 8‐FLOOR BILLET RUINED; Blast Believed Part of Plan of Vietcong to Sap Morale and Cause Withdrawal

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SAIGON, South Vietnam, Dec. 24 — A United States officers billet in the heart of Saigon was partly demolished tonight by a bomb in a terrorist attack that injured at least 52 Americans and 13 Vietnamese.

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Judge Orders Delay In Railroad Strike

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CHICAGO, Dec. 24—Federal Judge Joseph Sam Perry denied an injunction today restraining three railroad shopcraft unions from striking 187 railroads, but he issued a temporary order to prevent a walkout pending an appeal of his decision.

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BOCKEFELLER MOVE EASES TAX NEEDS; Highway Bond Sale Could Narrow Budget Gap for 1965 by $160 Million

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ALBANY, Dec. 24—Governor Rockefeller's decision to sell highway construction bonds could trim by as much as onethird the need for new state taxes in fiscal 1965, budget officials said today.

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Christmas Day

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Today is Christmas Day, and following is a list of services and facilities that are or are not affected:

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U.S. Plane Protest Spurned by Cairo

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CAIRO, Dec. 24 — Diplomatic relations between the United States and the United Arab ‐ Republic took another turn for the worse today.

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