What Happened on July 22, 1963

Historical Events

Boxing Title Fight

In their second clash Sonny Liston once again KOs Floyd Patterson in round 1 at the Convention Center, Las Vegas to retain the world heavyweight boxing title

Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston

Sarawak achieves independence from British colonial rule

Events in 1963

Famous Birthdays

Eddie Anderson, NFL safety (Oakland Raiders)
Emilio Butragueno, Spanish footballer
Emily Saliers, American folk-rock singer-songwriter (Indigo Girls - "Closer to Fine"), born in New Haven, Connecticut
Joanna Going, actress (Lisa Grady-Another World)
Rob Estes, American actor

Born in 1963 1963 Highlights