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Berkley Free Speech Movement
The Free Speech Movement was a 1964-65 student protest at the University of California, Berkeley that demanded a lifting of the ban on-campus political activities and acknowledgement of students' right to free speech and academic freedom. Source: Wikipedia
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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LBJ defeats Barry Goldwater in a Landslide Victory
https://youtu.be/ECkEZmstphs In November 1964 President Lyndon Johnson defeated Senator Barry Goldwater in a landslide presidential victory Source: Wikipedia
US Air Base Attacked by Viet Cong
In November 1964 Bien Hoa Air Base, used by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force and United States Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine units, was attacked with mortars by Viet Cong. Four U.S. and two Vietnamese servicemen were killed. Thirty aircraft were destroyed. Source: Wikipedia
The Beatles Arrive In New York
https://youtu.be/sclfhlScwkk In February 1964 the Beatles arrived in NYC for their first American tour.
US Aircraft Carrier Sunk By Viet Cong
The attack on the USNS aircraft carrier Card by Viet Cong commandos took place in the port of Saigon in the early hours of May 2, 1964. Source:Wikipedia
Worlds Fair 1964
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Pdu9KXGnM&pp=ygUaMTk2NCBOZXcgWW9yayBXb3JsZCdzIEZhaXI%3D The 1964 New York World's Fair, representing 80 nations, took place at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
Sidney Poitier Wins Academy Award
https://youtu.be/8aL0ml00S9Q In 1964 Sidney Poitier became the first African-American to win an Academy Award in the category Best Actor in a Leading Role in Lilies of the Field.
Alaska Earthquake
https://youtu.be/Y7NUM99QEXo The 1964 Alaskan earthquake occurring at 5:36 PM on Good Friday, March 27 created ground fissures, collapsed structures, and tsunamis across south-central Alaska with ~131 deaths. Source: Wikipedia
Muhammad Ali Defeats Sonny Liston
In February 1964 in Miami Beach, Florida Cassius Clay, an 8–1 underdog, beat heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in a major upset, when the champion gave up at the opening of the seventh round. Source: Wikipedia
Political Upheaval in South Vietnam
The November 1963 assassination of President Ngo Dinh Diem in a military coup (with the tacit approval of the US) produced a period of political instability for the Saigon government. General Dương Văn Minh became president, but was removed in January 1964 by General Nguyễn Khánh. General Kanh was subsequently ousted and exiled from South Vietnam in 1965. Source:
USAF T-39 shot down by a MiG-19
https://youtu.be/d7URLThs53w In January 1964, an unarmed USAF T-39 Sabreliner on a training mission over Erfurt, East Germany was shot down by a MiG-19 jet fighter of the Soviet Air Force. All three occupants of the aircraft were killed, becoming direct casualties of the Cold War in Europe. Source: Wikipedia
Surgeon General Report on Smoking
https://youtu.be/F7eO5zZwQ8w In January 1964 the United States Surgeon General alerted the nation to the health risk of smoking and transformed the issue from one of individual choice, to one of epidemiology, public health, and risk for smokers and non-smokers alike. Source: The 1964 Report on Smoking and Health
Panama Canal Crisis
https://youtu.be/ZP43aCZz7Ek In January 1964 armed clashes between United States troops and Panamanian civilians in the Panama Canal Zone resulted in the deaths of 21 civilians and 4 US soldiers. The incident is considered to be a significant factor in the 1977 U.S. decision to transfer control of the Canal Zone to Panama. Source: Wikipedia