Historical Events
- Failed military coup in Syria
- The United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid releases its second interim report pressing for international sanctions against South Africa, particularly the supply of arms, ammunition and petroleum
Famous Birthdays
- Al Snow, American professional wrestler
- Lonnie Young, NFL safety/cornerback (NY Jets)
- MartÃn Torrijos Espino, President of Panama
Famous Deaths
- A H C Cooper, South African cricketer (Test v England 1914), dies
About July 18, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surf City - Jan & Dean
#1 Song: Confessin' (That I Love You) - Frank Ifield
