Historical Events
Film Premier
"The Pink Panther" film premieres directed by Blake Edwards and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven with theme by Henry Mancini
- Clarke runs world record 10k (28:15.6)
- Muskegon, Michigan gets 3' of snow
Famous Birthdays
- Allan Kayser, American actor
- Charles Oakley, NBA forward (NY Knicks)
- Karl Dorrell, American football coach
- Lori McNeil, tennis star (1995 Oakland doubles), born in San Diego, California
- Pauline Ester, French singer
Famous Deaths
- Winifried P I Zillig, German composer/conductor (Opfer), dies at 58
1963 Highlights
About December 18, 1963
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
