What Happened on September 12, 1963

Historical Events

  • WHYY TV channel 12 in Wilmington, DE (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Deaths

  • Ben Sealey, West Indian cricketer (one Test WI v England 1933), dies at 64
  • Mervyn A. Ellison, British astronomer (spectrohelioscope), dies at 63
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About September 12, 1963

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels
  • UK #1 Song: She Loves You - The Beatles