Historical Events
- Rightist coup in Laos, Suvanna Phuma remains premier
Music Premiere
Roger Sessions' opera "Montezuma" premieres in West Berlin, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Harris Barton, American football offensive tackle (Super Bowl 1988, 89, 94; All-Pro 1992, 93; Pro Bowl 1993; SF 49ers), born in Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Scott Kamienicki, American baseball pitcher (NY Yankees), born in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Merry, Trinidadian cricketer (WI batsman in 2 Tests 1933), dies at 53
About April 19, 1964
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 7 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