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1964 — US Civil Rights Act
On 2 July 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, banning racial segregation. Martin Luther King stood beside him. One of the most important laws of the 20th century.
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1964 — Tokyo Olympic Games
In 1964, Tokyo hosted the first Asian Summer Olympics. Japan showcased its 'economic miracle' to the world. Judo made its Olympic debut.
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1964 — Brezhnev comes to power
On 14 October 1964, Khrushchev was ousted. Leonid Brezhnev became General Secretary — the start of the 'Era of Stagnation' that lasted 18 years.
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