Historical Events
- "Tambourines to Glory" closes at Little Theater NYC after 24 performances
- Debut of "Doctor Who" the long-running British sci-fi series
- Horatio Alger Society founded
Event of Interest
JFK's body lies in repose in the East Room of the White House

John F. Kennedy
Event of Interest
LBJ proclaims Nov 25 a day of national mourning (for JFK)

Lyndon B. Johnson

John F. Kennedy
Famous Birthdays
- Dale Sveum, baseball player
- Gwynne Shotwell, American engineer and businesswoman (SpaceX), born in Evanston, Illinois
- Joe Ahearne, British television director
- Mamoru Takuma, Japanese mass murderer and rapist (d. 2004)
Famous Weddings
- "12 Angry Men" director Sidney Lumet (39) weds Lena Horne's daughter Gail Jones
1963 Highlights
About November 23, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius