1964 in Taiwan explained

Events from the year 1964 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 53 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents

• President – Chiang Kai-shek
• Vice President – Chen Cheng
• Premier – Yen Chia-kan
• Vice Premier – Yu Ching-tang

Events

January

• 18 January – The 6.3 Baihe earthquake occurred in Tainan County.

March

• 1 March – The founding of Free China Weekly.

July

• 1 July – The establishment of Yunlin District Prosecutors Office in Yunlin County.^[1]

August

• 3 August – The opening of Taipei City Council new venue at the corner of Zhongxiao West Road and Zhongshan South Road from the former Zhongshan Hall.^[2]

October

• 25 October – The founding of Taiwan Daily.

Births

• 1 January – Chang Li-shan, Magistrate of Yunlin County.
• 13 February – Lin Chia-lung, Mayor of Taichung (2014–2018).
• 30 July – Chiang Shu-na, singer, television presenter and actress.
• 20 December – Carl Chien, Co-Head of Banking for JPMorgan Greater China.
• 23 December – Chen Chi-mai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office (2007–2008).

Deaths

• 10 November – Yu Youren, President of Control Yuan (1930-1964).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yunlin District Prosecutors Office : History . Ulc.moj.gov.tw . 2016-05-19.
2. Web site: Taipei City Council-History. tcc.gov.tw. 2014-08-23.