What Happened on February 18, 1963

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Winter, English football journalist, born in London
  • John Gesek, American NFL center (Washington Redskins), born in San Francisco, California
  • Rob Andrew, English rugby player, born in Richmond, United Kingdom

Famous Deaths

  • Monte Blue, American silent and sound screen actor (White Shadows in the South Seas; Key Largo; Apache), dies of a heart attack at 76
  • Todd "Hugh" Gaitskell, leader British Labour Party, dies at 56
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About February 18, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey Paula - Paul and Paula
  • UK #1 Song: The Wayward Wind - Frank Ifield