What Happened on July 26, 1963

Historical Events

  • Skopje, Yugoslavia, destroyed by earthquake, kills 1,000+
  • The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development votes to admit Japan.
  • US Syncom 2, 1st geosynchronous communications satellite, launched

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Timmons, American rock guitarist (Danger Danger - Screw It!), born in Evansville, Indiana
  • Marianne Berglund, Swedish cyclist (1983 Ruffles Tour of Texas), born in SkellefteĆ„, Sweden

About July 26, 1963

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Surf City - Jan & Dean
  • UK #1 Song: (You're The) Devil In Disguise - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires