What Happened on June 30, 1963

Historical Events

  • Ciaculli massacre: A car bomb, intended for Mafia boss Salvatore Greco, kills seven police and military officers near Palermo
  • International Labour Organisation excludes South Africa from its two-day meeting because of its apartheid policies

Famous Birthdays

  • Rupert Graves, English actor (Handful of Dust, Maurice, Sherlock), born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
  • Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Swedish guitarist and songwriter, born in Stockholm, Sweden
Born in 1963
1963 Highlights

About June 30, 1963

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Easier Said Than Done - The Essex
  • UK #1 Song: I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers