What Happened on June 15, 1963

Historical Events

"Sukiyaki" sung by Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto, hits #1
American Leonard "Buddy" Edelen runs world record marathon (2:14:28) at Polytechnic Marathon (from Windsor to Chiswick, England)

Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion resigns

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's musical "The Sound of Music", closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 1443 performances

SF Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal no-hits Houston Colt .45s, 1-0

Blanca Portillo, Spanish stage and screen actress (Volver: Goya's Ghost), born in Madrid, Spain

American actress (Mad About You - "Jamie"; As Good as it Gets), born in Los Angeles, California

Scott Rockenfield, American drummer (Queensryche - "Breaking the Silence"), born in Seattle, Washington

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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