What Happened on June 10, 1963

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US Equal Pay Act signed into law by President John F. Kennedy

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeanne Tripplehorn, American actress (Big Love, Grey Gardens), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Vital Borkelmans, Belgian soccer defender (22 caps; Club Brugge 350 games) and manager (Jordan), born in Maaseik, Belgium

Famous Deaths

  • Anita King, American stunt driver (1st woman to drive across the US unaccompanied) and actress (Tender Loving Care), dies of a heart attack at 74
  • Jack Root, Czech-American boxer (First world light heavyweight champion 1903), dies from a heart attack at 87
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About June 10, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
  • UK #1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles