Historical Events
Historic Publication
"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan, widely credited as the start of second-wave feminism, is published
Event of Interest
Robert Frost wins Bollingen Prize
Event of Interest
USSR informs JFK it is withdrawing several thousand troops from Cuba
1963 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Tuck, American actress (Megan-1 Life to Live), born in NYC, New York
- Laurell K. Hamilton, American writer (Anita Blake books), born in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Seal (60 years old)
British Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter ("Crazy"; "Kiss From A Rose"; "Love's Divine"), born in London, England
Born in 1963
Famous Deaths
- Bartolomé "Beny" Moré, Cuban guaracha and mambo singer, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, dies of liver cirrhosis at 43
About February 19, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Paula - Paul and Paula
#1 Song: The Wayward Wind - Frank Ifield
