What happened on Saturday March 28, 1964?

About March 28th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pathologists Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr identified the first human tumor virus, publishing their groundbreaking research in the medical journal 'Lancet'. This discovery would later prove crucial in understanding viral contributions to cancer development.
  • Day of the week: March 28th, 1964 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: She Loves You by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

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March 28, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 28, 1964:

  • Discovery of Epstein-Barr Virus Pathologists Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr identified the first human tumor virus, publishing their groundbreaking research in the medical journal 'Lancet'. This discovery would later prove crucial in understanding viral contributions to cancer development.
  • Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 A massive 9.2 magnitude earthquake struck Prince William Sound, Alaska, causing widespread destruction and becoming the most powerful recorded earthquake in North American history. The quake triggered devastating tsunamis and significant geological changes.
  • Saudi Royal Succession King Saud of Saudi Arabia officially abdicates the throne, transferring power to his brother Prince Faisal in a significant moment of royal transition that would reshape Saudi Arabian political leadership.
  • The Beatles at Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London unveiled lifelike figures of The Beatles, which would later become iconic and appear on the legendary Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.

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March 28, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was March 28, 1964?


March 28, 1964 was a Saturday and it was the 88th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1964 can also be written as 3/28/1964 in the US and as 28/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

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March 28, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 28, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 23rd and March 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 28, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1964 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

  1. - She Loves You youtube
  2. - I Want To Hold Your Hand youtube
  3. - Twist And Shout youtube
  4. - Please Please Me youtube
  5. - Dawn (Go Away) youtube

March 28, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

  1. - Little Children youtube
  2. - Anyone Who Had A Heart youtube
  3. - Bits And Pieces youtube
  4. - Just One Look youtube
  5. - Not Fade Away youtube

March 28, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 1964 was Hi-Heel Sneakers by Tommy Tucker, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

  1. - Hi-Heel Sneakers
  2. - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
  3. - The Way You Do The Things You Do
  4. - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
  5. - Good News
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March 28, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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March 28, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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March 28, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


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97%

The moon phase on March 28, 1964 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 28, 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 March 28, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 06:48 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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How old is someone born on March 28, 1964?


Someone born on March 28, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 11 days old,

or 3188 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22322 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 28, 1964?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 28, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 28, 1964.

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