What happened on Sunday April 05, 1964?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1964:

• IBM Announces System/360 Mainframe Computer IBM unveiled the revolutionary System/360 mainframe computer, a groundbreaking development that standardized computer architecture and paved the way for modern computing systems. This announcement marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of computer technology.
• Death of General Douglas MacArthur General Douglas MacArthur, a prominent American military leader who played a crucial role in World War II and the Korean War, passed away. Known for his strategic brilliance and controversial leadership, MacArthur was a five-star general who significantly shaped 20th-century military history.
• First Driverless Trains on London Underground The London Underground made technological history by introducing its first driverless trains, marking a significant milestone in urban transportation and automation technology.
• Egypt and Belgium Restore Diplomatic Relations Egypt and Belgium officially restored diplomatic relations, signaling a potential improvement in international diplomatic ties during the Cold War era.
• Mary Lena Faulk Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Mary Lena Faulk emerged victorious at the Saint Petersburg Women's Golf Open, showcasing her skill and contributing to the growing recognition of women's professional golf in the 1960s.
• 'High Spirits' Musical Opens in New York Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray's musical 'High Spirits', an adaptation of Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit', premiered at the Alvin Theater in New York City, contributing to the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the 1960s.

Events in 1964

April 05, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1964

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1964

April 05, 1964 was a Sunday and it was the 96th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1964 can also be written as 4/5/1964 in the US and as 5/4/1964 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1964 in April 1964 calendar

Famous people died on April 05, 1964:

• Douglas MacArthur

  American general who played a major role in the Pacific campaign of World War II and the Korean War.

• Aloïse Corbaz

  Swiss artist (b. 1886).

• James Chapin

  American-canadian illustrator and painter (d. 1975).

• Gino Alfonso Sada

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
2. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
3. The Beatles - She Loves You
4. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
5. The Beatles - Please Please Me

April 05, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
2. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
4. The Hollies - Just One Look
5. The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

April 05, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1964 was The Way You Do The Things You Do by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
2. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
3. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
4. Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
5. Marvin Gaye - You're A Wonderful One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1964 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 1964 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 05, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 12:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Apr 26, 1964.

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Someone born on April 05, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 9 days old,

or 3188 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22319 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1964?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 05, 1964.

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