What Happened on January 26, 1963

Historical Events

  • "Milk & Honey" closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 543 performances
  • Major League Rules Committee votes to expand strike zone

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Ridgeley, British pop guitarist, songwriter and producer (Wham - "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"), born in Windlesham, Surrey, England
  • Jazzie B [Beresford Romeo], English rapper (Soul II Soul - "Feel Free"), born in Hornsey, London, England
  • José Mourinho, Portuguese soccer manager (Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Manchester Utd, Real Madrid, Tottenham, Roma), born in Lisbon, Portugal
  • Simon O'Donnell, Australian cricket all-rounder (6 Tests, 6 wickets, BB 3/37; 87 ODIs, 108 wickets; Victoria CA), born in Deniliquin, Australia
Born in 1963

Famous Deaths

  • Ole Olsen, American comedian (Olsen & Johnson), dies at 70
1963 Highlights

About January 26, 1963

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

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers
  • UK #1 Song: Diamonds - Jet Harris & Tony Meehan