2. On February 10, 1964, the House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark legislation aimed to end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
3. On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston in a major upset to become the World Heavyweight Champion. This fight is often remembered for Ali’s famous declaration, “I am the greatest!”
A selection of limited edition prints from 1964:
