What happened on Wednesday April 08, 1964?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1964:

• IBM Announces System/360 Mainframe Computer IBM announced the groundbreaking System/360 mainframe computer system, which was the first commercially available system to use micro-miniaturized logic circuits. This revolutionary computer design would become a pivotal moment in computing history, establishing a standardized architecture that would influence computer design for decades.
• Brazil's Military Government Issues First Institutional Act Brazil's military government issued its first Institutional Act, which granted the President the power to suspend the political rights of any citizen for up to 10 years. This act marked a significant moment in Brazil's political history, signaling the intensification of authoritarian control during the military dictatorship.
• Unmanned Gemini 1 Spacecraft Launch NASA launched the unmanned Gemini 1 spacecraft, an important milestone in the United States' space exploration program. This mission was a critical test flight for the Gemini program, which would play a crucial role in developing technologies and techniques for future lunar missions.
• UN Security Council Condemns British Air Attack in Yemen The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution deploring a British air attack on a fort in Yemen, which resulted in 25 reported deaths. This resolution highlighted international tensions and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East during the 1960s.
• Biz Markie Birth Biz Markie, a notable musician known for his work in hip-hop and comedy rap, was born. He would later become famous for his music and appearances in films like 'Meteor Man' and television shows.

Events in 1964

April 08, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1964

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1964

April 08, 1964 was a Wednesday and it was the 99th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1964 can also be written as 4/8/1964 in the US and as 8/4/1964 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1964 in April 1964 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1964:

• Biz Markie

  Biz Markie was a legendary hip-hop artist known for his comedic rap style and the iconic hit 'Just a Friend', which became a pop culture...

• Lisa Guerrero

  Lisa Guerrero is a prominent sports broadcaster, actress, and television host known for her work in sports journalism and entertainment.

• John McGinlay

  Manager and player from scotland.

• Gaspare Spatuzza

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on April 8th

April 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
2. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
3. Terry Stafford - Suspicion
4. The Beatles - She Loves You
5. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!

April 08, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1964 was World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Peter & Gordon - World Without Love
2. The Bachelors - I Believe
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
4. Jim Reeves - I Love You Because

April 08, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1964 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Betty Everett, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
2. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
3. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
4. Marvin Gaye - You're A Wonderful One
5. Chubby Checker - Hey, Bobba Needle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1964 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 03:15 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 08, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 1 day old,

or 3187 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22311 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1964?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1964.

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