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Born in 1964: Vietnam

This was Vietnam in 1964. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Vietnam like in 1964?

Here is what Vietnam was like in 1964. In cinemas, people watched “Người chiến sĩ trẻ (The Young Soldier)”. In the news: General Nguyễn Khánh takes power in Saigon. 1964 was also the Year of the Wood Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1964.

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Films

  • Người chiến sĩ trẻ (The Young Soldier) · Hải Ninh, Nguyễn Đức Hinh

Cars

  • Volga, Moskvitch and Lada: cars by rank · Soviet cars
  • Renault 4CV taxis in Saigon · Renault

Phones and gadgets

  • 420,000 radio sets · Radio

Fashion

  • Simple blouses and black satin trousers · Everyday wear
  • Raglan-sleeve áo dài · Dung tailors, Dakao
  • The áo dài's golden years · South Vietnam

Sports

  • Công an Hà Nội win the North Vietnam league · 1964 North Vietnam Class A League
  • Quan Thuế win the South Vietnam league · 1964–65 South Vietnam Division of Honour

In the news

  • General Nguyễn Khánh takes power in Saigon (1964-01-30)
  • Typhoon Winnie reaches Hải Phòng (1964-07-03)
  • Gulf of Tonkin incident (1964-08-02)
  • US air strikes on North Vietnam (1964-08-05)
  • Typhoon Violet hits central Vietnam (1964-09-15)
  • Mortar attack on Biên Hòa air base (1964-11-01)
  • Storm Iris starts deadly floods in central Vietnam (1964-11-04)
  • Bomb at the Brinks Hotel in Saigon (1964-12-24)

1964: the Year of the Wood Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1964 to 3 February 1965 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Wood element: confidence and ambition with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Vietnam like in 1964?

Here is what Vietnam was like in 1964. In cinemas, people watched “Người chiến sĩ trẻ (The Young Soldier)”. In the news: General Nguyễn Khánh takes power in Saigon. 1964 was also the Year of the Wood Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1964.

What animal year was 1964?

1964 was the Year of the Wood Dragon, from about 4 February 1964 to 3 February 1965. People born in January 1964 belong to the Water Rabbit year.

How old is someone born in 1964?

Someone born in 1964 turns 62 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026