Historical Events
The Beatles on Ed Sullivan
Ed Sullivan witnesses Beatlemania firsthand at London's Heathrow Airport as the Beatles are greeted by their fans upon returning from Sweden
Event of Interest
J. Edgar Hoover's last meeting with President John F. Kennedy
- Leaking propane gas explodes kills 64 at 'Holiday on Ice' in Indiana
Famous Birthdays
- Dermot Mulroney, American actor (Samantha, Sunset, Long Gone), born in Alexandria, Virginia
- Dunga [Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri], Brazilian footballer, born in Ijuí, Brazil
- Fred McGriff, American Baseball HOF infielder (World Series 1995 Atlanta Braves; 5 x MLB All Star), born in Tampa, Florida
- Johnny Marr, British guitarist and songwriter (The Smiths - "This Charming Man"; "Ask"), born in Ardwick, Manchester, England
- Mikkey Dee [Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou], Swedish rock musician and drummer [Motörhead; Scorpions], born in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Rob Schneider, American actor (Saturday Night Live, Jamie Coleman-Men Behaving Badly), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Henry Daniell, British actor (The Great Dictator, Camille, Philadelphia Story, Body Snatchers), dies at 69
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 31, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 27 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: You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers
