What Happened on April 4, 1964

Historical Events

  • Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" single goes #1 & stays #1 for 5 weeks
  • Deposed President João Goulart leaves Brazil under threat of arrest, moves into life of exile in Uruguay, and later Argentina

Anyone Can Whistle

Stephen Sondheim's musical "Anyone Can Whistle" opens at Majestic Theater, NYC; runs for 9 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Branco [Cláudio Ibrahim Vaz Leal], Brazilian footballer and coach, born in Bagé, Brazil
  • Paul Parker, English soccer player, born in West Ham, Essex
  • Robbie Rist, American actor (Oliver-Brady Bunch) and musician, born in Los Angeles, California

About April 4, 1964

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 24 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