Historical Events
- Somalia drops diplomatic relations with Great Britain
Event of Interest
US Defense Secretary Robert MacNamara orders the adoption by the US military of the M16 assault rifle, originally designed as the AR-15 by Eugene Stoner
Famous Birthdays
- Alexandra "Alex" Kingston, British actress (Doctor Who, ER, The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders), born in Epsom, Surrey, England
Famous Deaths
- Mahomed Nissar, Indian cricketer (6 Tests for India 1932-36, 25 wkts), dies at 52
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About March 11, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Walk Like A Man - The 4 Seasons
- #1 Song: Summer Holiday - Cliff Richard & The Shadows