Historical Events
- Failed military coup in Syria
- The United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid releases its second interim report pressing for international sanctions against South Africa, particularly the supply of arms, ammunition and petroleum
Famous Birthdays
- Al Snow, American professional wrestler
- Lonnie Young, NFL safety/cornerback (NY Jets)
- MartÃn Torrijos Espino, President of Panama
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Cooper, South African cricket batsman (1 Test; Transvaal), dies at 69
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About July 18, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Surf City - Jan & Dean
#1 Song: Confessin' (That I Love You) - Frank Ifield
