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May 5, 1964

On May 5, 1964, the Council of Europe declares May 5 as Europe Day. 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 May 5, 1964

  1. 1964 The Council of Europe declares May 5 as Europe Day.

    International organisation

    The Council of Europe is an international organisation which aims to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it is Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation, representing 46 European member states. The council is an official United Nations observer.

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Born on May 5, 1964

Jean-François Copé 1964– French politician (born 1964)
Heike Henkel 1964– German high jumper (born 1964)

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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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