What Happened on September 29, 1963

Historical Events

  • "My Favorite Martian" starring Ray Walston, debuts on CBS-TV

The Judy Garland Show

"The Judy Garland Show" debuts on CBS-TV

Tom Jones

"Tom Jones" film based on the novel by Henry Fielding, directed by Tony Richardson, starring Albert Finney and Susannah York premieres at the Venice Film festival (Best Picture 1964)

  • 2nd session of Ecumenical council, `Vatican II,' opened in Rome by Pope Paul

Baseball Record

Cardinal's celebrate Stan Musial Day in St Louis, for Stan Musial's final game, where he hits his 3,629th & 3,630th total hits (475 HRs)

  • Houston Colt .45 John Paciorek goes 3 for 3 in his only game

1st Rolling Stones Tour

Rolling Stones 1st tour, as opening act for Bo Diddley & the Everly Brothers


Famous Birthdays

  • Les Claypool, American funk-metal bassist and singer-songwriter (Primus; The Claypool Lennon Delirium), born in Richmond, California

About September 29, 1963

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 29 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: She Loves You - The Beatles