What Happened on March 28, 1964

Historical Events

  • 1st pirate radio station near England (Radio Caroline)
  • Discovery of Epstein-Barr virus, the first human tumor virus, identified by pathologists English Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr published in "Lancet" [1]

Music History

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London unveils figures of The Beatles; they later appear on the Sgt. Pepper album cover

Famous Weddings

Jane Goodall

Anthropologist Jane Goodall marries wildlife photographer Baron Hugo van Lawick, at Chelsea Old Church, London (divorced 1974)

Died in 1964 1964 Highlights

About March 28, 1964

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: She Loves You - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles