The following events occurred in June 1964:
June 16, 1964: Earthquake levels buildings in Japan
The following events occurred in July 1964:
July 2, 1964: U.S. President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act into law
July 31, 1964: Ranger 7 sends back first close-up pictures of the Moon
July 5, 1964: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz elected 49th President of Mexico
Instrumentation pallets installed in place of astronauts on Gemini SC-2