What Happened on April 7, 1963

Historical Events

US Masters Golf

27th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: 23-year-old Jack Nicklaus wins the first of his record 6 Green Jackets with a 3-foot par putt on the final hole to finish 1 stroke ahead of Tony Lema

  • Public stock offering of 115,000 shares in Milwaukee Braves withdrawn after only 13,000 shares are sold to 1,600 new investors
  • Yugoslavia proclaimed a Socialistic republic

Famous Birthdays

  • Jaime de Marichalar, duke of Lugo, Spanish royalty

About April 7, 1963

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He's So Fine - The Chiffons
  • UK #1 Song: How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers