What Happened on December 31, 1963

Historical Events

  • Dear Abby show premieres on CBS radio (runs 11 years)

Music History

Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir play music together for the 1st time, Dana Morgan's Music Store in Palo Alto, California

Famous Birthdays

  • Ed Simmons, American NFL tackle (Washington Redskins), born in French Camp, California
  • Konishiki, Japanese-Samoan sumo wrestler, born in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Scott Ian [nĂ© Rosenfeld], American heavy metal guitarist (Anthrax - "I'm the Man"), born in Queens, New York
Born in 1963

About December 31, 1963

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles