Historical Events
- Beatles form "Beatles Ltd" to handle their income
- US & USSR agree to set up a "Hot Line"
Famous Birthdays
- Amir Derakh [Davidson], American rock guitarist, and synthesizer player (Orgy; Julien-K), born in Schenectady, New York
- Don West, American professional wrestling announcer, born in Chicago, IIlinois (d. 2022)
- Matt Anger, American tennis star, born in Walnut Creek, California
- Petri Sulonen, Finnish soccer defender (10 caps; TPS 319 games), born in Pori, Finland (d. 2024)
Famous Deaths
- Gordon Jones, American character actor (The Green Hornet; Flying Tigers; Abbott & Costello), dies from a heart attack at 52
- Joseph Self, American murderer, executed by hanging in Walla Walla, Washington at 32; last state execution until 1990
- Ralph Sanford, American actor (Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp), dies at 64
- Raphaël Salem, Greek mathematician, dies at 64
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About June 20, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
#1 Song: I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers
