What Happened on April 7, 1964

Historical Events

High Spirits

Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray's musical "High Spirits", based on Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit", opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 375 performances

  • IBM announces the System/360 mainframe computer

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Durant, American golfer (4 PGA Tour titles), born in Pensacola, Florida

Russell Crowe (60 years old)

Australian-New Zealand actor (A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator), born in Wellington, New Zealand


About April 7, 1964

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 20 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