12 August 1964 Posted on August 11, 2021 by Staff South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies. Famous Words of Inspiration..."We have to do more than just elect a new President if we truly want to change this country." Dan Quayle — Click here for more from Dan Quayle Related posts: 12 August 1964 22 August 1972 10 October 1964 1 August 1936 6 June 1964 10 February 1964 17 August 2008 10 February 1964 17 August 2008 11 February 1978