What Happened on June 27, 1963

Historical Events

  • Billy J Kramer & Dakotas record Lennon-McCartney song "I Call Your Name"
  • MLB Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Callison hits for cycle, but teammate centerfielder Tony Gonzalez's error ends his record 205 consecutive errorless games

Event of Interest

US President John F. Kennedy spend his 1st full day in Ireland

  • USAF Major Robert A Rushworth, flying in X-15 rocket powered aircraft, reaches altitude 285,000 feet (86,868 meters)
1963 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Johnny Benson Jr., American NASCAR driver, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Paul Roos, Australian rules footballer, born in Melbourne, Australia
  • Stephen Peterson, American rower (World C'ship gold men’s lightweight double scull 1990; and coach (HC Indiana University women), born in Detroit, Michigan
Born in 1963
1963 Highlights

About June 27, 1963

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
  • UK #1 Song: I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers