What Happened on January 14, 1963

Historical Events

"The Bell Jar"

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is published by Heinemann in the UK, the author commits suicide a month later

"Segregation Now"

George Wallace sworn in as Governor of Alabama, his address states "segregation now; segregation tomorrow; segregation forever!"


Famous Birthdays

  • Adjoa Andoh, English actress (Casualty, Bridgerton), born in Bristol, England

Steven Soderbergh (61 years old)

American producer, director, writer (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic), born in Atlanta, Georgia


Famous Deaths

  • Gustav Regler, German writer, dies at 64
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About January 14, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence
  • UK #1 Song: The Next Time/Bachelor Boy - Cliff Richard & The Shadows