Historical Events
- Beatles release single "She Loves You" in the UK
- Ringo admits he wrote a song "Don't Pass Me By"
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Park Chan-wook, South Korean filmmaker (Joint Security Area, Thirst), born in Seoul
- Richard Illingworth, English cricket spin bowler (9 Tests, 19 wickets; Worcestershire CCC) and international umpire, born in Bradford, England
Famous Deaths
- Glen Gray [Knoblauch], American jazz saxophonist and bandleader (Casa Loma Orchestra), dies of lymphoma, at 63
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About August 23, 1963
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fingertips - Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Bad To Me - Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
