May 1964

Saturday 02:

Vietnam War: An explosion sinks the USS Card while docked at Saigon. Viet Cong forces are suspected of placing a bomb on the ship.

Monday 11:

Terence Conran opened the first Habitat store on London's Fulham Road.

Friday 15:

The Smothers Brothers give their first concert in Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Tuesday 19:

Vietnam War: The United States Air Force begins Operation Yankee Team.

Friday 22:

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announces the goals of his Great Society social reforms to bring an "end to poverty and racial injustice" in America.

Wednesday 27:

Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru dies in office.

Thursday 28:

The Palestine Liberation Organization is formed.