Historical Events
Event of Interest
Alec Douglas-Home's Conservative Party forms British government
- France performs underground nuclear test at Ecker, Algeria
NFL Record
Jim Brown sets NFL single-season rushing record, 1,863 yds
Event of Interest
South Africa begins trial of Nelson Mandela & 8 others on conspiracy charges
- WITV TV channel 7 in Charleston, South Carolina (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Payette, Canadian scientist, astronaut and Governor General (2017-2021), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Navjot Singh Sidhu, Indian politician and cricketer (Indian opening batsman), born in Patiala, Punjab, India
- Nikos Tsiantakis, Greek footballer, born in Gorgogyri, Greece
About October 20, 1963
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 7 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
