Historical Events
- "Still" single released by Bill Anderson (Billboard No. 1 U.S. Hot Country Singles, 1963)
- -34°F (-37°C), Cynthiana, Kentucky (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Spitz, heavy metal guitarist (Anthrax, 1983-95, 2005-08 - State of Euphoria), born in Rockland County, New York
- Denise Biellmann, Swiss figure skater (World C'ship gold ladies singles 1981), born in Zurich, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Garrigou, French cyclist (Tour de France 1911), dies at 78
- Jean Felix Piccard, Swiss scientist, explorer and balloonist (1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon), dies on his 79th birthday
1963 Highlights
About January 28, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 1 day
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