What happened on Tuesday April 14, 1964?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1964:

• Ford Mustang Unveiled in the United States The iconic Ford Mustang was officially unveiled to the public, marking a pivotal moment in American automotive history. This groundbreaking sports car would become a symbol of freedom, youth culture, and automotive design, revolutionizing the muscle car segment.
• Rachel Carson's Death Rachel Carson, a pioneering American biologist and environmental activist whose book 'Silent Spring' sparked the modern environmental movement, passed away. Her work was instrumental in raising awareness about the dangers of pesticides and environmental conservation.
• First Retail Ford Mustang Sold The first retail sale of a Ford Mustang took place at a dealership in St. John's, Newfoundland, marking the beginning of the Mustang's commercial journey and its impact on automotive culture.
• Great Train Robbery Sentencing Twelve men involved in the infamous Great Train Robbery of August 1963 were sentenced to a total of 307 years in prison for stealing £2.6 million in used bank notes from a night mail train traveling from Glasgow to London.
• The Rolling Stones Debut Album Release The Rolling Stones released their self-titled debut album, marking the beginning of one of the most influential rock bands in music history.
• Fatal Delta Rocket Accident A tragic accident occurred at Cape Canaveral when a Delta rocket's third-stage motor prematurely ignited in an assembly room, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
• Shea Stadium Opens Shea Stadium, a historic baseball stadium located in Flushing, New York, was inaugurated. It would become home to the New York Mets and host numerous significant sporting and cultural events.
• Sandy Koufax's Pitching Achievement Baseball legend Sandy Koufax threw his 9th complete game without allowing a walk, showcasing his exceptional pitching skills and precision.
• Bert McGirr's Passing Bert McGirr, a New Zealand cricket player who played two Test matches and scored 51 runs, passed away.

Events in 1964

April 14, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1964

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1964

April 14, 1964 was a Tuesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1964 can also be written as 4/14/1964 in the US and as 14/4/1964 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1964 in April 1964 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1964:

• Gina McKee

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1964:

• Rachel Carson

  Pioneering marine biologist and environmental activist who wrote groundbreaking books like 'Silent Spring', which exposed the dangers of...

• Tatyana Afanasyeva

  Russian-dutch mathematician and theorist (b. 1876).

• Hans Kayser
• Earle Hodgins
• Helge Auleb

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
2. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
3. Terry Stafford - Suspicion
4. Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly!
5. The Beatles - Do You Want To Know A Secret

April 14, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1964 was World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

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 14, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1964 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Betty Everett, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th 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 14, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1964 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 10:36 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 14, 1964 is:

61 years and 25 days old,

or 732 months and 25 days old,

or 3186 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22305 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1964?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1964.

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