Historical Events
- 1st game at Shea Stadium, NY Mets lose to Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3
- Albert Hague and Marty Brill's musical "Cafe Crown", starring Theodore Bikel, opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC; runs for 3 performances
- Ford Mustang formally introduced ($2,368 base)
- Jerrie Mock becomes 1st woman to fly solo around the world
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Daneyko, Canadian-American NHL defenseman (NJ Devils), born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Lela Rochon, American actress (Robin Stokes-Waiting to Exhale), born in Los Angeles, California
- Maynard James Keenan, American singer (Tool; A Perfect Circle), born in Ravenna, Ohio
- Raye Hollitt, American bodybuilder (American Gladiators), born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
About April 17, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
#1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter & Gordon
