Historical Events
Music Premiere
Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's musical "Jennie", starring Mary Martin, opens at the Majestic Theater, NYC; runs for 82 performances
- The Beatles record "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at EMI Studios in London
Famous Birthdays
- Petri Alanko, Finnish classical flute player (Finnish RSO, 1988-2012) and educator (Sibelius Academy, since 2012), born in Joensuu, Finland
- Sergio Goycochea, Argentine footballer
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Hadamard, French mathematician (proved the prime number theorem), dies at 97
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 17, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
#1 Song: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
