What Happened on April 26, 1964

Historical Events

  • 18th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat SF Warriors, 4 games to 1

LPGA Titleholders Championship

LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Marilynn Smith retains title; beats Mickey Wright by 1 stroke

  • Tanganyika & Zanzibar form The United Republic of Tanganyika & Zanzibar

Famous Birthdays

  • Tod Bass, American actor (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In), born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Edwin John Pratt, Canadian poet (Towards the Last Spike), dies at 81
  • Pieter van der Lijn, Dutch geologist (Boulder Book), dies at 93
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About April 26, 1964

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter & Gordon