Historical Events
- Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "She Loves Me", based on the film "The Shop Around the Corner", opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater, NYC; runs for 302 performances and a Tony Award for Jack Cassidy
Famous Birthdays
- Magnús Ver Magnússon, Icelandic powerlifter (World's Strongest Man 1991, 94, 95, 96), born in Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Famous Weddings
Jerry Garcia
American guitarist Jerry Garcia (20) weds Sara Ruppenthal in California; divorce in 1967
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About April 23, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Follow Him - Little Peggy March
#1 Song: How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers
