Historical Events
The Feminine Mystique
"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan, widely credited as the start of second-wave feminism, is published
Event of Interest
Robert Frost wins Bollingen Prize
Event of Interest
USSR informs JFK it is withdrawing several thousand troops from Cuba
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Tuck, American actress (Megan-1 Life to Live), born in New York City
- Laurell K. Hamilton, American writer (Anita Blake books), born in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Seal (61 years old)
British Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter ("Crazy"; "Kiss From A Rose"; "Love's Divine"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Bartolomé "Beny" Moré, Cuban guaracha and mambo singer, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, dies of liver cirrhosis at 43
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About February 19, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hey Paula - Paul and Paula
- #1 Song: The Wayward Wind - Frank Ifield