Historical Events
- 10°F lowest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland in April
Music History
John Lennon is reunited with his father Freddie after 17 years
- Military coup in Brazil by General Castello Branco ousts President João Goulart
- Robert Lowell's "Benito Cereno" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Erik Breukink, Dutch road cyclist (Tour de France 1990 3rd) and manager (Rabobank), born in Rheden, Netherlands
- John Morris, English cricket batsman (3 Tests, 8 x ODIs; Derbyshire CCC, Durham CCC, Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Crewe, England
- Kevin Duckworth, American basketball center (NBA All-Star 1989, 91; Portland Trail Blazers), born in Harvey, Illinois (d. 2008)
- Scott Stevens, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman (13 x NHL All Star; Stanley Cup 1995, 2000, 03; Con Smythe Trophy 2000; NJ Devils), born in Kitchener, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Božidar Kunc, Croatian concert pianist and composer, dies of a heart attack backstage after a performance with the Detroit Symphony at 60
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About April 1, 1964
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
