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