Historical Events
- WOUB TV channel 20 in Athens, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Aamer Malik, Pakistani cricket batsman (14 Tests, 2x100s 1989; 24 ODIs), born in Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, Pakistan
- Alex Wheatle MBE, black British novelist
- Jerome Young, American pro wrestler (New Jack), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
- Jim Everett, American NFL quarterback (Pro Bowl 1990; NFL passing TD leader 1988, 89; LA Rams, New Orleans Saints), born in Emporia, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Oskar Back, Hungarian-Dutch violinist and pedagogue, dies at 83
1963 Highlights
About January 3, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Telstar - The Tornadoes
#1 Song: The Next Time/Bachelor Boy - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
