As 1964 began, the world was still reeling from the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy—but history didn’t hit pause. In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the chaos, conflict, and surprising moments that defined one of the most turbulent years of the 20th century.
From martial law in South Korea, explosive race riots in Harlem, to a dramatic coup in South Vietnam, 1964 was packed with events that changed the course of global history. But it wasn’t all turmoil—this was also the year Tim Horton's opened its very first location! England and France made bold plans for the Channel Tunnel, and a certain TV couple tied the knot.
Timeline: 1964 - Everything That Happened in The Year 1964
Weird History - Timeline · Season 5 · Episode 5
As 1964 began, the world was still reeling from the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy—but history didn’t hit pause. In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the chaos, conflict, and surprising moments that defined one of the most turbulent years of the 20th century.
From martial law in South Korea, explosive race riots in Harlem, to a dramatic coup in South Vietnam, 1964 was packed with events that changed the course of global history. But it wasn’t all turmoil—this was also the year Tim Horton's opened its very first location! England and France made bold plans for the Channel Tunnel, and a certain TV couple tied the knot.
From martial law in South Korea, explosive race riots in Harlem, to a dramatic coup in South Vietnam, 1964 was packed with events that changed the course of global history. But it wasn’t all turmoil—this was also the year Tim Horton's opened its very first location! England and France made bold plans for the Channel Tunnel, and a certain TV couple tied the knot.
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Season
5
Episode
5
Air Date
22/Mar/2026
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Runtime
32 min
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