Famous Birthdays
Henri Leconte (59 years old)
French tennis player (French open finalist 1988), born in Lillers, France
- José Oquendo, Puerto Rican baseball player, born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Freyberg, Governor-General of New Zealand (b. 1889)
- Fritz Reutter, German composer, dies at 66
- Grant Richards, actor (Doug-Doorway to Danger), dies at 48
1963 Highlights
About July 4, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Easier Said Than Done - The Essex
#1 Song: I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers
