Historical Events
- SETC Telstar 2 launched (apogee 6,700 miles (10,800 km))
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Lee Middleton, American musician (Savatage; Trans-Siberian Orchestra), born in St. Petersburg, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Max Miller [Thomas Henry Sargent], English comedian known as The Cheeky Chappie, dies at 68
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About May 7, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Follow Him - Little Peggy March
#1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles
