Historical Events
- Dutch KRO-TV shows first episode of American western series "Bonanza"
- N. Richard Nash, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones' musical "110 in the Shade" opens at Broadhurst Theater, NYC, runs for 330 performances
Sports History
Sandy Koufax is unanimous winner of Cy Young Award
Famous Birthdays
- John Hendrie, Scottish footballer, born in Lennoxtown, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Beverly Wills, American actress (I Married Joan - "Beverly"; Some Like It Hot), dies in a house fire at 30
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 24, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
#1 Song: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
