Historical Events
- "El Watusi" by Ray Barreto hits #17
Famous Birthdays
- David Rudman, American puppeteer (Cookie Monster, 2001-present), writer, director, and producer, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Mike Joyce, British rock drummer (The Smiths - "Ask"; "Panic"; "Sheila Take a Bow"), born in Manchester, England
- Shawn Pelton, American session and touring drummer and percussionist (SNL band; Sheryl Crow; Shawn Colvin: Darryl Hall, Rod Stewart; Rosanne Cash), born in Kansas City, Missouri
Famous Weddings
Rod Taylor
Australian actor Rod Taylor (33) weds model Mary Hilem (25) at Westwood Community Methodist Church in Hollywood, California; divorce in 1969
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About June 1, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's My Party - Lesley Gore
#1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles
