What Happened on December 31, 1963

Historical Events

  • Dear Abby show premieres on CBS radio (runs 11 years)

Garcia, Weir Play for First Time

Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead play music together for the 1st time at Dana Morgan's Music Store in Palo Alto, California

Famous Birthdays

  • Maya Beiser, American cellist, multi-media performing artist and music producer, born in Gazit, Israel
  • Scott Ian [nĂ© Rosenfeld], American heavy metal guitarist (Anthrax - "I'm the Man"), born in Queens, New York

About December 31, 1963

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles