Historical Events
- Houston Colt 45s Ken Johnson becomes 1st major league pitcher to lose a 9 inning no-hitter, Reds win 1-0
Theater Premiere
James Baldwin's stage drama "Blues for Mister Charlie", directed by Burgess Meredith, opens at the ANTA Playhouse, NYC; runs for 148 performances
- New York State Theater opens
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Frischman, American actor (Arvid Engen-Head of the Class), born in Whippany, New Jersey
- Gen [Simon Matthews], British pop drummer (Jesus Jones - "Right Here, Right Now"), born in Wiltshire, England
- Gianandrea Noseda, Italian conductor (National Symphony (D.C.), 2017-27; Zurich Opera, 2021-28; BBC Philharmonic, 2002-11), born in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
Famous Deaths
Karl Polanyi (1886-1964)
Austro-Hungarian economic anthropologist (The Great Transformation), dies at 77
About April 23, 1964
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 4 months and 28 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
