On October 4th, 1964, the Summer Olympics came to a close in Tokyo, Japan. The closing ceremony marked the end of the first Olympics held in Asia and saw the participation of over 5,000 athletes from 93 countries.
The Soviet Union successfully launched the spacecraft Voskhod 1 on October 4th, 1964, becoming the first country to send a multi-person crew into space. The spaceship carried three cosmonauts, including the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.
The British rock band The Beatles released their hit single "Baby's in Black" in the United States on October 4th, 1964. The song was featured on their album "Beatles for Sale" and became a popular track among fans.
In the world of literature, Nobel Prize-winning author Jean-Paul Sartre declined the prestigious award on October 4th, 1964. Sartre cited his opposition to all official honors as the reason for rejecting the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The United States presidential election campaign was in full swing on October 4th, 1964, with incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson facing off against Republican nominee Barry Goldwater. Johnson went on to win the election by a landslide, securing a second term in office.
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