Historical Events
- "Go Away Little Girl" by Steve Lawrence peaks at #1
- Spin bowler Bobby Simpson takes 5-57 for Australia v England
Famous Birthdays
- François Girard, French-Canadian film director and screenwriter, born in Saint-Félicien, Quebec
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Actor and comedian Bob Newhart (33) weds Virginia "Ginnie" Quinn

Bob Newhart
Wedding of Interest
Country singer Willie Nelson (29) weds singer Shirley Collie (31) in Las Vegas

Willie Nelson
1963 Highlights
About January 12, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 58 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn