Historical Events
- NAACP Youth Council begins sit-ins at lunch counters, Oklahoma City, OKlahoma
Famous Birthdays
- Joey Tempest [Rolf Larsson], Swedish rocker (Europe - "The Final Countdown"), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- John Stamos, American actor (General Hospital, Full House), born in Cypress, California
Famous Deaths
- Kathleen Parlow, Canadian violinist, and educator, dies at 72
1963 Highlights
About August 19, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fingertips - Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Bad To Me - Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
