What Happened on July 20, 1963

Historical Events

  • 17 African states & Madagascar sign peace treaty with EC
  • Riots break out at Mt Eden Prison, Auckland, New Zealand

US Women's Golf Open

US Open Women's Golf, Kenwood CC: Mary Mills wins her first of 3 major titles by 3 strokes ahead of runners-up Louise Suggs and Sandra Haynie

  • Verne Gagne beats Crusher Lisowski in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ
1963 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Whaley, American actor (Pulp Fiction), born in Syracuse, New York
  • Paula Ivan, Romanian runner (world record mile), born in Herăști, Romania
Born in 1963
1963 Highlights

About July 20, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Surf City - Jan & Dean
  • UK #1 Song: Confessin' (That I Love You) - Frank Ifield