Historical Events
- Sultan of Zanzibar cedes his mainland possessions to Kenya
Famous Deaths
- Remedios Varo, Spanish-Mexican surrealist artist (Eyes on the table, Useless Science or the Alchemist), dies of a heart attack aged 54 [1]
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 8, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 19 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
