What Happened on March 2, 1963

Historical Events

  • 10th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, NC: Duke beats Wake Forest, 68-57

Famous Birthdays

Anthony Albanese (61 years old)

Australian politician (Prime Minister of Australia 2022-), born in Sydney, Australia

  • Suzette Charles, Miss NJ, replaces Vanessa Williams as Miss America (1983)
  • Tanyu Kiryakov, Bulgarian pistol shooter (Olympic gold 10m air pistol 1988, 50m pistol 2000), born in Ruse, Bulgaria
  • Tuff Hedeman, American bull rider (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World C'ship 1986, 89, 91); Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World C'ship 1995), born in El Paso, Texas

About March 2, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Walk Like A Man - The 4 Seasons
  • UK #1 Song: The Wayward Wind - Frank Ifield