Historical Events
- 68th Boston Marathon won for second straight year by Aurele Vandendriessche of Belgium in 2:19:59
- 86% of black students boycott Cleveland schools
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Serkis, English actor (Gollum in Lord of the Rings), born in London, England
- Crispin Glover, American actor (Back to the Future, River's Edge), born in New York
- John Carney, American football placekicker (San Diego Chargers), born in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Dyer, American baseball player, dies at 64
About April 20, 1964
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
#1 Song: A World Without Love - Peter & Gordon
