Historical Events
Music History
Cliff Richard and the Shadows 1st British rock group to perform in Israel
- Language laws in Belgium goes into effect causing a riot
- Walter Kennedy begins his tenure as the commissioner of the NBA, succeeding Maurice Podoloff
Famous Birthdays
- (Bryan) "Grant-Lee" Phillips, American singer-songwriter (Grant Lee Buffalo; The Gilmore Girls), born in Stockton, California
- Carola Smit, Dutch singer (BZN - "Bad Bad Woman")
- Stephen Kernahan, Australian rules footballer
Famous Deaths
- Jean Canneel, Flemish sculptor, dies at 73
About September 1, 1963
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels
#1 Song: Bad To Me - Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
