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What Happened on July 29, 1963

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexandra Paul, American actress (Christine, American Flyers, Dragnet), born in New York City
  • Azeem Hafeez, Pakistani cricketer (fingerless lefty quick)
  • Damon Allen, American CFL HOF quarterback (Grey Cup 1987, 93 Edmonton Eskimos, 2000 BC Lions, 2004 Toronto Argonauts), born in San Diego, California
  • Graham Poll, English football referee
  • Jim Beglin, Irish football commentator
  • Patty Dodd, WPVA volleyballer (US Open-2nd-1988), born in Bogotá, Colombia
  • Steve Frey, American pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies), born in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

Famous Deaths

  • Dave Smith, Australian cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 24no; Victoria), dies at 78
  • Dorian Le Gallienne, Australian composer, dies at 48
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About July 29, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: So Much In Love - The Tymes
  • UK #1 Song: (You're The) Devil In Disguise - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires