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July 6, 1964

On July 6, 1964, malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. The year's #1 song was "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles. Davis Love III, Niall Ferguson, John Carney would arrive in the same year.

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On July 6, 1964

  1. 1964 Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom.

    Country in Southeastern Africa

    Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over 118,484 km2 (45,747 sq mi) and has a population of 22,224,282.

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Born on July 6, 1964

Thierry Warmoes 1964– Belgian politician (born 1964)

Farewells

Died on July 6, 1964

Claude V. Ricketts United States Navy admiral

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The class of 1964

Others born in 1964

Davis Love III 1964– American golfer and sportscaster
Niall Ferguson 1964– Scottish historian and academic
John Carney 1964– American football player
Crispin Glover 1964– American actor and filmmaker
Andy Serkis 1964– English actor and director
Rosalynn Sumners 1964– American figure skater

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