What Happened on April 16, 1964

Historical Events

  • 9 men sentenced 25-30 years for Britain's 1963 "Great Train Robbery"

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Pirner, American rock singer-songwriter (Soul Asylum - "Runaway Train"; "Misery"), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • David Kohan, American Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and television producer (Will & Grace), born in New York City
  • Esbjörn Svensson, Swedish jazz pianist (Seven Days Of Falling), born in Skultuna, Sweden (d. 2008)
  • Robert Kelker-Kelly, American actor (Days of Our Lives -"Bo"), born in Wichita, Kansas

About April 16, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles