What Happened on October 5, 1963

Historical Events

NHL All-Star Game

17th NHL All-Star Game, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Toronto Maple Leafs tie All Stars, 3-3; MVP: Frank Mahovlich, Toronto, LW

  • Hyde St Pier re-opens as State Historical Park

Famous Birthdays

  • Hugh Morris, cricketer (England lefty opening batsman 1991)

Laura Davies (60 years old)

British golfer (PGA C'ship 1994, 96; du Maurier Classic 1996; US Open 1987; Ladies European Tour Order of Merit x 7), born in Coventry, England

  • Sophie Favier, Lyon France, actress (Sans Interdits)
  • Tony Dodemaide, cricketer (Victorian, Sussex & Australian all-rounder)

About October 5, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes