Historical Events
13th NBA All-Star Game
13th NBA All-Star Game, LA Memorial Sports Arena: East beats West, 115-108; MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics, C
Khrushchev's Bomb Claim
Khrushchev claims to have a 100-megaton nuclear bomb
- Los Angeles night club and music venue The Whiskey A-Go-Go opens (inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2006)
"Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore"
Tennessee Williams' play "Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore" premieres in America on Broadway, NY
Famous Birthdays
- James May, English television presenter, born in Bristol, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Gilardo Gilardi, Argentine composer, pianist and conductor (La leyenda del urutaú, Réquiem, Misa de Gloria), dies at 73
- Ike Quebec, American jazz tenor saxophone player, and pianist, dies of lung cancer at 44
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About January 16, 1963
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence
#1 Song: The Next Time/Bachelor Boy - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
