What Happened on March 18, 1963

Historical Events

  • "Tovarich" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 264 performances
  • France performs underground nuclear test at Ecker, Algeria
  • WGSF TV channel 31 in Newark, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

Vanessa Williams (61 years old)

American singer, actress and 1st African American Miss America (1983), born in The Bronx, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Wanda Hawley, American actress (b. 1895)
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About March 18, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Our Day Will Come - Ruby And The Romantics
  • UK #1 Song: Summer Holiday - Cliff Richard & The Shadows