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 rocker (Soul Asylum), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • David Kohan, American television producer, born in NYC, New York
  • 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
Born in 1964
1964 Highlights

About April 16, 1964

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

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