Historical Events
- "Mona Lisa", on loan, unveiled in America's National Gallery of Art
"Katharina Ismailova"
Dmitri Shostakovich' opera "Katharina Ismailova" premieres in Riga
Famous Birthdays
- Hiromi Kobayashi, Japanese golfer (3 LPGA Tour titles), born in Iwaki, Fukushima
Famous Deaths
- Kay [Katherine Linn] Sage, American artist and poet commits suicide aged 64
- Stark Young, American writer (So Red the Rose), dies at 81
1963 Highlights
About January 8, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 20 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