Historical Events
Event of Interest
Ludwig Erhard succeeds Konrad Adenauer as Chancellor of West Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Stanley Menzo, Surinamese-Dutch soccer goalkeeper (Ajax/PSV), born in Paramaribo, Suriname
Famous Weddings
Mary Travers
American folk singer Mary Travers (26) weds American portrait photographer Barry Feinstein (32); divorce in 1967
Famous Deaths
- Edmond Fleg[enheimer], Swiss-French writer (Ecoute Israel), dies at 88
- Horton Smith. American golfer (US Masters 1934, 36), dies of Hodgkin's disease at 55
1963 Highlights
About October 15, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
#1 Song: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
