What happened on Friday April 24, 1964?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1964:

• Gold Certificate Ownership Restrictions Lifted Treasury Secretary C. Douglas Dillon removed all restrictions on ownership of gold certificates, a significant financial policy change that expanded economic freedoms for American citizens.
• Death of Gerhard Domagk Gerhard Domagk, a notable German bacteriologist who made significant contributions to medical research, passed away. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1939 but was forced to decline due to Nazi regime restrictions.
• Raising of the Vasa Warship The Swedish warship Vasa, which sank in 1628 during its maiden voyage, was dramatically raised from the waters of Stockholm harbor. This remarkable maritime archaeological recovery would later become a major historical and cultural preservation achievement.
• Birth of Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou, a renowned Benin-born actor known for his powerful performances in Hollywood films, was born on this date. He would later become an internationally recognized actor and two-time Academy Award nominee.
• Mexico Joins Buenos Aires Copyright Treaty Mexico became a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty, an important international agreement aimed at protecting intellectual property rights across participating nations.

Events in 1964

April 24, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1964

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1964

April 24, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 115th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1964 can also be written as 4/24/1964 in the US and as 24/4/1964 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1964 in April 1964 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1964:

• Djimon Hounsou

  Djimon Hounsou is an acclaimed Beninese-American actor known for powerful performances in Oscar-nominated films like 'Gladiator', 'Blood...

• Cedric the Entertainer

  Cedric the Entertainer is a popular American comedian, actor, and television host known for his stand-up comedy and roles in numerous comedy...

• Eduard Fernández
• Jérémy Berthod
• Patrice Romedenne

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1964:

• Gerhard Domagk

  German pathologist and bacteriologist (b. 1895).

• Hermann Barrelet

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

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

April 24, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1964 was World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

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 24, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1964 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Betty Everett, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

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. Major Lance - The Matador
5. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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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 24, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:46 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

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 24, 1964 is:

61 years and 15 days old,

or 732 months and 15 days old,

or 3185 weeks

or 22295 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1964?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1964.

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