Historical Events
- 1st 200 meter freestyle swum under 2 minutes (Don Schollander 1:58)
- 24th Venice Film Festival: "Hands Over the City" directed by Francesco Rosi wins Golden Lion
- John Pennel is first person to pole-vault 17'
Famous Birthdays
- Hideo Kojima, Japanese video game director (Death Stranding), born in Setagaya, Tokyo
- John Bush, American heavy metal singer (Armored Saint, 1982-present; Anthrax, 1992-2005, 2010), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Jack Pettis, American jazz saxophonist and bandleader, dies of cirrhosis of the liver at 61
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About August 24, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 4 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
