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Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. 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The year 1963 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1963 in architecture involved some significant events List of years in Art Events Awards Archibald Prize: J Carrington Smith - Professor James McAuley This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1963: Events January January 7 - Aeroflot commences direct The year 1963 in film involved some significant events Events January 28 - Filming begins on Dr The year 1963 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events Bob Dylan releases his The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, album with his most influential early songwriting Events January 1 - The Beatles start a 5 day tour in Scotland to support the release of their new single "Love Me Do" See also 1962 in country music, 1963 in music, other events of 1963, 1964 in country music and the List of years in Country Music Events January events January 26 - The last passenger train on Canadian Pacific Railway between Ottawa and Maniwaki The year 1963 in radio involved some significant events Events American automobile companies — including General Motors, Chrysler The year 1963 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Launches This is a list of Spaceflights launched in 1963. Deep Space Rendez-vous in 1963 April 5 — Luna Athletics Marathon May 4 &mdash Pan American Games Marathon, Sao Paulo Brazil Men's The year 1963 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1963. See also 1962 in Australia, other events of 1963, 1964 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1962 in Canada, other events of 1963, 1964 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1962 in India, other events of 1963, 1964 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 17 - Thomas Johnson, first parliamentary leader of the Irish Labour Party, dies aged 91 1963 in Malaysia 6 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 2566900 Increase since 31/12/1962 51100 (2 Events Norsk Hydro in cooperation with Harvey Aluminum starts Alnor a plant at Karmøy to produce Aluminium. 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Events of 1963
January
- January - Beginning of Britain's "Big Freeze", which lasts into April. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes The winter of 1963 (also known as The Big Freeze of 1963) was one of the coldest winters on record in Great Britain.
- January 1 - Bogle-Chandler case: CSIRO scientist Dr. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The Bogle-Chandler case refers to the mysterious deaths of Dr Gilbert Stanley Bogle (1924-1963 and Mrs Margaret Olive Chandler née Morphett (1934-1963 on the banks of the Lane Cove The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ( CSIRO) is the national government body for scientific research in Australia. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney. The Lane Cove River is a tributary of the Parramatta River and its lower reaches form an arm of Sydney Harbour, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4
- January 14 - George C. Wallace becomes governor of Alabama. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. George Corley Wallace Jr (August 25 1919 September 13 1998 was a Democratic Governor of Alabama for four terms (1963-1967 1971-1979 and 1983-1987 and ran for Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. In his inaugural speech, he defiantly proclaims "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!"[1][2]
- January 14 - The Flying Scotsman in its British Railways guise as No. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. 60103 makes its last scheduled run before going into the hands of Sir Alan Pegler for preservation.
- January 22 - France and Germany sign the Elysée Treaty. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The relations between France and Germany is embodied in a cooperation called Franco-German Partnership (French Amitié franco-allemande; German
- January 26- The Australia Day shootings rocks Perth, Western Australia. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. Two people are shot dead and three others are injured by Eric Edgar Cooke. Eric Edgar Cooke ( February 25, 1931 – October 26, 1964) was an Australian Serial killer.
- January 28 - Black student Harvey Gantt enters Clemson University in South Carolina, the last U. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Harvey B Gantt (born 1943 in Charleston South Carolina) is an architect and Politician. South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. S. state to hold out against racial integration.
- January 29 - French President Charles de Gaulle vetoes the United Kingdom's entry into the EEC. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The European Community (EC is one of the Three pillars of the European Union (EU created under the Maastricht Treaty (1992
February
- February 8 - Travel, financial and commercial transactions by United States citizens to Cuba are made illegal by the John F. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Kennedy Administration.
- February 10 - Five Japanese cities located on the northernmost part of Kyūshū are merged and became the city of Kitakyūshū, with a population of more than one million. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. or Kyushu is the third-largest Island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. is a city located in Fukuoka prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan. It is midway between Tokyo and Shanghai.
- February 12 - Northwest Airlines flight 705 crashes in the Florida Everglades killing everyone aboard. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary Everglades is also the name of a city in Collier County Florida
- February 11 - The CIA's Domestic Operations Division is created. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all
- February 21 - An earthquake destroys the village of Barce, Libya, killing 500. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer This article is about a city or area in eastern present-day Libya during its Greek and Roman antiquities Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
- February 27 - Juan Bosch takes office as the 41st president of the Dominican Republic. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Juan Emilio Bosch Gaviño ( 30 June 1909, La Vega &ndash 1 November 2001, Santo Domingo) was a Politician The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with
- February 27 - Female suffrage is enacted in Iran. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
March
- March - The divorce case of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll causes scandal in the United Kingdom. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Alcatraz Island, sometimes informally referred to as simply Alcatraz or locally as the Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Ian Douglas Campbell 11th and 4th Duke of Argyll ( June 18, 1903 – April 7, 1973) was a Scottish Peer. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- March 4 - In Paris, 6 people are sentenced to death for conspiring to assassinate President Charles de Gaulle. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ( 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French General and statesman who led the Free French De Gaulle pardons 5 of them but the other conspirator is executed by firing squad few days later. Execution by firing squad is a method of Capital punishment, particularly common in times of war
- March 5 - In Camden, Tennessee, country music superstar Patsy Cline (Virginia Patterson Hensley) is killed in a plane crash along with fellow performers Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and Cline's manager and pilot Randy Hughes while returning from a benefit performance in Kansas City, Kansas for country radio disc jockey "Cactus" Jack Call. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Camden is a city in Benton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3828 at the 2000 census Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Kansas City Kansas. Items for the metro area should also go to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area page Items for Kansas City Missouri
- March 16 - Mount Agung erupts on Bali, killing 11,000. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a mountain in Bali. This Stratovolcano is the highest point on the island Bali is an Indonesian Island located at, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to
- March 18 - Gideon v. Wainwright: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the poor must have lawyers. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Gideon v Wainwright,, is a landmark case in United States Supreme Court history The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.
- March 21 - The Alcatraz Island federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closes; the last 27 prisoners are transferred elsewhere at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Alcatraz Island, sometimes informally referred to as simply Alcatraz or locally as the Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of San Francisco Bay is a shallow productive Estuary through which water draining from approximately forty percent of California, flowing in the Sacramento In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy (November 20 1925 – June 6 1968 also called RFK, was the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 and a
March 27: British Rail network, as it would have become, if "
Beeching axe" plans had been fully implemented (only bolded rail lines would have remained).
Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates The Beeching Axe is an informal name for the British Government 's attempt in the 1960s to reduce the cost of running British Railways, the nationalised railway system
- March 22 - The Beatles release the album Please Please Me. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Please Please Me is the first album recorded by The Beatles, rush-released on March 22, 1963 in the United Kingdom to capitalise
- March 23 - Dansevise by Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann (music by Otto Francker, text by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 for Denmark. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. The Eurovision Song Contest 1963 was the 8th Eurovision Song Contest. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe
- March 27 - In Britain, Dr. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Beeching issues a report calling for huge cuts to the UK's rail network. The Beeching Axe is an informal name for the British Government 's attempt in the 1960s to reduce the cost of running British Railways, the nationalised railway system
April
- April 3 - SCLC volunteers kick off the Birmingham campaign against segregation with a sit-in. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. The Birmingham campaign was a strategic effort by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC to promote Civil rights for black Americans. Racial segregation in the United States is the Racial segregation of facilities services and opportunities such as housing education employment and transportation along A sit-in or sit-down is a form of direct action that involves one or more persons nonviolently occupying an area for a Protest, often to promote political social
- April 7 - Yugoslavia is proclaimed to be a Socialist republic, and Josip Broz Tito is named President for Life. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: The term socialist state (or socialist republic, or workers' state) can carry one of several different (but related meanings In strictly speaking any President for Life is a Title assumed by some Dictators to remove their Term limit, in the hope that their Authority, legitimacy, and
- April 8 - 35th Academy Awards ceremony
- April 10 - The U. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The 35th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1962, were held on April 8, 1963 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama S. nuclear submarine Thresher sinks 220 miles east of Cape Cod with all hands (129 dead). Early career Thresher conducted lengthy sea trials in the western Atlantic and Caribbean Sea areas in 1961 and 1962 Cape Cod (or simply the Cape to most New Englanders is a Peninsula nearly coextensive with Barnstable County Massachusetts and forming the easternmost
- April 12 - Martin Luther King, Jr., Ralph Abernathy, Fred Shuttlesworth and others are arrested in a Birmingham protest for "parading without a permit". Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader Ralph David Abernathy ( March 11 1926 – April 17 1990) was an American Civil rights activist and leader and a close associate of Fred Shuttlesworth (born Freddie Lee Robinson on March 18, 1922) is a civil rights activist who led the fight against segregation and other
- April 12 - The Soviet nuclear powered submarine K-33 collides with the Finnish merchant vessel M/S Finnclipper in the Danish straits. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Kattegat incident On April 12, 1963 the K-33 collided with the Finnish merchant vessel M/S ''Finnclipper'' in Kattegat. Although both vessels are severely damaged both can make it to port.
- April 15 - 70,000 marchers arrive in London from Aldermaston, to demonstrate against nuclear weapons. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Aldermaston is an award-winning Rural Village and Civil parish in Berkshire, South East England, with a population A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from Nuclear reactions either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.
- April 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom issues his "Letter from Birmingham Jail". The Letter from Birmingham Jail or Letter from Birmingham City Jail, is an Open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther
- April 20 – In Quebec, Canada, members of the Quebec terrorist group, the Front de libération du Québec, bomb a Canadian Army recruitment center, killing night watchman Wilfred V. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Front de libération du Québec ( Québec Liberation Front commonly known as the FLQ, and sometimes referred to as Front de libération Québécois Land Force Command ( LFC) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Forces. O'Neill.
- April 21-April 23 - First election of the Supreme Institution of the Bahá'í Faith, known as the Universal House of Justice whose Seat is at the Bahá'í World Centre on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The Bahá'í Faith is a Religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in nineteenth-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind For the building see the Seat of the Universal House of Justice The Universal House of Justice is the supreme governing institution of the The Bahá'í World Centre is the name given to the administrative centre of the Bahá'í Faith. Mount Carmel (הר הכרמל Karem El/Har Ha'Karmel; Arabic Kurmul/Jabal Mar Elyas) is a coastal Mountain range in northern Israel Haifa (חֵיפָה; حَيْفَا) is the largest City in Northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country with For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
- April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Canada's 14th prime minister. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Prime Minister of Canada ( French: Premier ministre du Canada) is the primary Minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus
- April 28 - A general election is held in Italy. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title The Italian general elections of 1963 were held on 1963-04-28. The politics of Italy take place in a framework of a parliamentary, democratic Republic, and of a Multi-party system.
- April 29- Buddy Rogers becomes first WWF Champion. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, born Herman C Rohde Jr, ( February 20 1921 &ndash June 26 1992) was a Professional This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE
May
- May 1 - The Coca-Cola Company debuts its first diet drink, TaB cola. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Coca-Cola Company ( is the world's largest beverage company largest manufacturer distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and Syrups in the world Tab (styled as "TaB" is a diet cola Soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Company.
- May 2 - Thousands of African Americans, many of them children, are arrested while protesting segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Birmingham (ˈbɝmɪŋhæm is the largest City in the US state of Alabama and is the County seat of Jefferson County. Sheriff Eugene "Bull" Connor later unleashes fire hoses and police dogs on the demonstrators. Theophilus Eugene "Bull" Connor ( July 11 1897, Selma Alabama &ndash March 10 1973) was
- May 2 - Berthold Seliger launches near Cuxhaven a 3 stage rocket with a maximum flight altitude of more than 62 miles (the only sounding rocket developed in Germany). Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Berthold Seliger (born 1928 in Dauba in Sudeten county is a German rocket technical designer Cuxhaven is a large independent town and seat of the Cuxhaven district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
- May 4 - Le Monde Theater fire, Dioirbel, Senegal, 64 killed. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Senegal (le Sénégal officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country south of the Sénégal River in western Africa.
- May 8 - Dr. No, the first James Bond film, was shown in U.S. theaters. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
- May 13 - A smallpox outbreak was recognized at Stockholm, Sweden, lasting until July that year. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Smallpox is an Infectious disease unique to humans caused by either of two virus variants named Variola major and Variola minor. ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.
- May 15 - Mercury program: NASA launches Gordon Cooper on Mercury 9, the last mission (on June 12 NASA Administrator James E. Webb tells Congress the program is complete). Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr, also noted as Gordo Cooper, ( 6 March 1927 – 4 October 2004) was an American Astronaut Mercury-Atlas 9 was the last US Mercury spaceflight Manned space mission, launched on May 15, 1963 from Launch Complex 14 at Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. James Edwin Webb ( October 7, 1906 – March 27, 1992) was the second administrator of NASA, serving from February 14
- May 23 - Fidel Castro visits the Soviet Union. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- May 25 - The Organisation of African Unity is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The Organisation of African Unity ( OAU) or Organisation de l'Unité Africaine ( OUA) was established on 25 May 1963. Addis Ababa (sometimes spelled Addis Abeba, the spelling used by the official Ethiopian Mapping Authority Amharic NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page
- May 27 - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's second studio album, and most influential, released by Columbia Records. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan 's second Studio album, released in May 1963 by Columbia Records. Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company
June
- June 3 - Pope John XXIII dies. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Pope John (numberingBlessed
- June 4 - President John F. Kennedy signs Executive Order 11110. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of Executive Order 11110 was issued by President John F Kennedy on June 4, 1963.
- June 5 - First annual NHL draft is held in Montreal, Quebec. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem The NHL Entry Draft is a collective meeting in which the franchises of the National Hockey League (NHL systematically select the rights to available amateur players who meet Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec
- June 10 - University of Central Florida established by Florida legislature. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem
- June 11 - In Saigon, Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Ðức commits self-immolation to protest the oppression of Buddhists by the Ngo Dinh Diem administration. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices MONK is a Monte Carlo software package for simulating nuclear processes particularly for the purpose of determining the neutron multiplication factor or k-effective (tʰɪ̌t kwɐ̂ːŋ ɗɨ̌k born Lâm Văn Tức in 1897 – died June 11 1963 was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist This is an article on the ritualistic suicide practice For the record company see Self Immolation.
- June 11 - Alabama Governor George C. Wallace stands in the door of the University of Alabama to protest against integration, before stepping aside and allowing African Americans James Hood and Vivian Malone to enroll. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. George Corley Wallace Jr (August 25 1919 September 13 1998 was a Democratic Governor of Alabama for four terms (1963-1967 1971-1979 and 1983-1987 and ran for African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa James Hood (born c 1943 was one of the first African Americans to enroll at the University of Alabama in 1963 and was made famous when Alabama Governor Vivian Juanita Malones Jones ( July 15, 1942, in Mobile Alabama - October 13, 2005 in Atlanta Georgia) was an
- June 11 - President John F. Kennedy makes a historic civil rights speech, in which he promises a Civil Rights Bill, and asks for "the kind of equality of treatment that we would want for ourselves. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of "
- June 12 - Medgar Evers is murdered in Jackson, Mississippi (his killer is convicted in 1994). Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Medgar Willy Evers ( July 2, 1925 June 12, 1963) was an African American civil rights activist from Mississippi
- June 13 - Cancellation of Mercury 10 effectively ends the Mercury program of United States manned spaceflight. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Spaceflight is the use of Space technology to fly a Spacecraft into and through Outer space.
- June 16 - Vostok 6 carries Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman, into space. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Vostok 6 was the first Human spaceflight mission to carry a woman cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, into space Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (Валенти́на Влади́мировна Терешко́ва born 6 March 1937) is a retired Soviet
- June 17 - Abington School District v. Schempp: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that state-mandated Bible reading in public schools is unconstitutional. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Abington Township School District v Schempp (consolidated with Murray v The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.
- June 21 - Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) succeeds Pope John XXIII as the 262nd pope. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Pope Pope John (numberingBlessed History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and
July
- July 1 - ZIP Codes are introduced in the U. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS S.
- July 5 - Diplomatic relations between the Israeli and the Japanese governments are raised to embassy level. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- July 5 - The Roman Catholic Church accepts cremation as a funeral practice. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Cremation is the act of reducing a Corpse by burning, generally in a crematorium furnace or crematory fire A funeral is a Ceremony marking a person's Death. Funerary customs comprise the complex of Beliefs and practices used by a Culture to remember
- July 12- 16-year-old Pauline Reade is abducted by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady in Manchester, England
- July 26 - An earthquake in Skopje, Yugoslavia leaves 1,800 dead. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Myra Hindley (23 July 1942 &ndash 15 November 2002 was an English Serial killer convicted along with her lover Ian Brady, of killing four children between Ian Brady (Born Ian Duncan Stewart on January 2, 1938) is known primarily for the series of sadistic murders that he committed with his lover Myra Hindley England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Skopje (Скопје; Shkup or Shkupi is the Capital and largest city in the Republic of Macedonia, with more than a quarter of the population See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian
- July 26 - NASA launches Syncom, the world's first geostationary (synchronous) satellite. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Syncom (for "synchronous communication satellite" started as a 1961 NASA program for active Geosynchronous Communication satellites all of which A geostationary orbit (GEO is a Geosynchronous orbit directly above the Earth 's Equator (0° Latitude) with a period equal to the Earth's A geosynchronous orbit is an Orbit around the Earth with an Orbital period matching the Earth's sidereal rotation period This article is about artificial satellites For natural satellites also known as moons see Natural satellite.
- July 27 – Indonesian Confrontation: Indonesian president-for-life Sukarno declares that he will crush Malaysia. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Sukarno ( June 6, 1901 – June 21, 1970) was the first President of Indonesia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
- July 30 - The Soviet newspaper Izvestia reports that Kim Philby has been given asylum in Moscow. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off For the Thoroughbred racehorse see Izvestia (horse Izvestia (Известия) is a long-running high-circulation daily Newspaper Harold Adrian Russell "Kim" Philby or HAR Philby ( OBE: 1946-1965 ( 1 January, 1912 – 11 May, 1988) Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
August
- August 5 - The United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union sign a nuclear test ban treaty. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The Treaty banning Nuclear Weapon Tests In The Atmosphere In Outer Space And Under Water, often abbreviated as the Partial Test Ban Treaty ( PTBT)
- August 8 - The Great Train Robbery of 1963 takes place in Buckinghamshire, England. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. The Great Train Robbery is the name given to a £26 million Train robbery committed on 8 August 1963 at Bridego Railway Bridge Ledburn near Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
- August 18 - American civil rights movement: James Meredith becomes the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968 refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African James H Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational Research University located in Oxford
- August 21 - Xa Loi Pagoda raids: The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces loyal to Ngo Dinh Nhu, brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem, vandalises Buddhist pagodas across the country, arresting thousands and leaving an estimated hundreds dead. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The Xá Lợi Pagoda raids were a series of synchronised attacks on the Buddhist Pagodas in South Vietnam shortly after midnight on August The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces ( Vietnamese: Lực Lượng Đặc Biệt or LLDB) were the elite military units of the Army of the For his wife see Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu., (October 7 1910 - November 2, 1963) was the younger brother Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices
- August 28 - Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to an audience of at least 250,000 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader " I Have A Dream " is the popular name given to the historic public speech by Martin Luther King Jr The Lincoln Memorial is a United States Presidential memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a large political rally that took place in Washington D
September
- September 5 - British prostitute Christine Keeler is arrested for perjury. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Christine Keeler (born February 22, 1942) is an English former model and Showgirl. Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the act of lying or making verifiably false statements on a material matter under Oath or Affirmation in a On December 6 she is sentenced to 9 months in prison. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev
- September 6 - The Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI) is founded. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Centre for International Industrial Property Studies, or Centre d'Etudes Internationales de la Propriété Industrielle ( CEIPI) in French
- September 7 - The Pro Football Hall of Fame opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the Hall of fame of the National Football League (NFL Canton is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Stark County.
- September 10 - Mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano is indicted for murder (he is captured 43 years later, on April 11, 2006). Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) is a Sicilian Criminal Secret society which is believed to have first developed in the mid-19th century Bernardo Provenzano (born January 31, 1933 in Corleone, Italy) is a member of the Sicilian Mafia ( Cosa Nostra Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- September 15 - American civil rights movement: The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, in Birmingham, Alabama, kills 4 and injures 22. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968 refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Birmingham (ˈbɝmɪŋhæm is the largest City in the US state of Alabama and is the County seat of Jefferson County.
- September 16 - Malaysia is formed through the merging of the Federation of Malaya and the British crown colony of Singapore, North Borneo (renamed Sabah) and Sarawak. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The Federation of Malaya (Persekutuan Tanah Melayu was a federation of 11 states formed on January 31 1948 from the nine Malay states and the British The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that are under the Sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom Singapore North Borneo was an independent state and British Protectorate under the sovereign British North Borneo Company from 1882-1946 and subsequently a Sabah is a Malaysian state located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the Island of Borneo.
- September 16 - In Fort-Lamy, Chad, demonstrations are quelled with 300 dead. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers N'Djamena (ənʤəˈmeɪnə Arabic Niǧāmīnā نجامينا population 721000 (2005 is the Capital city of Chad. Chad (Tchad تشاد Tshād) officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a Landlocked country in Central Africa.
- September 18 - Rioters burn down the British Embassy in Jakarta, to protest the formation of Malaysia. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the Capital and largest city of Indonesia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
- September 23 - King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals is established by a Saudi Royal Decree as the College of Petroleum and Minerals. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals ( KFUPM or UPM) ( Arabic: جامعة الملك فهد للبترول و المعادن College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit A mineral is a naturally occurring substance formed through geological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition a highly ordered atomic structure and specific
- September 24 - The U. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. S. Senate ratifies the nuclear test ban treaty. The Treaty banning Nuclear Weapon Tests In The Atmosphere In Outer Space And Under Water, often abbreviated as the Partial Test Ban Treaty ( PTBT)
- September 25 - The Denning Report on the Profumo affair is published in Great Britain. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France The Profumo Affair was a political scandal from 1963 in the United Kingdom that is named after the then Secretary of State for War, John Profumo See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands
- September 29 - The second period of Second Vatican Council in Rome opens. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, was the twentieth century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2
October
- October 1 - Nigeria becomes a republic; The 1st Republican Constitution is established
- October 4 - Hurricane Flora, one of the worst Atlantic storms in history, hits Hispaniola and Cuba killing nearly 7,000 people. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal A republic is a State or Country that is not led by a hereditary Monarch, but in which the people (or at least a part of its people have impact on its The First Republic was the republican government of Nigeria between 1963 and 1966 governed by the first republican Constitution. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Hurricane Flora is among the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes in Recorded history, with a death total of over 7000 Hispaniola (from Spanish, La Española) is the second-largest and most populous Island of the Antilles, lying between the islands of The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la
- October 8 - Sam Cooke and his band were arrested after trying to register at a "whites only" motel in Louisiana. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Sam Cooke ( January 22, 1931 &ndash December 11, 1964) was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and In the months following, he recorded A Change Is Gonna Come (song). " A Change Is Gonna Come " is a 1964 single by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, written and first recorded in 1963 and released under the RCA Victor
- October 9 - In northeast Italy, over 2,000 people are killed when a large landslide behind the Vajont Dam causes a giant wave of water to overtop it. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Vajont Dam is a Dam completed in 1961 under Monte Toc, 100 km north of Venice, Italy.
- October 10 - The nuclear test ban treaty, signed on August 5, takes effect. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Treaty banning Nuclear Weapon Tests In The Atmosphere In Outer Space And Under Water, often abbreviated as the Partial Test Ban Treaty ( PTBT) Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.
- October 10 - From Russia With Love is shown in UK cinemas. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated From Russia with Love, released in 1963 is the second Film in the James Bond series, and the second to star Sean Connery as The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- October 31 - 74 die in a gas explosion at a coliseum in Indianapolis, United States. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
November
- November 1 - Arecibo Observatory officially begins operation. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The Arecibo Observatory is a very sensitive Radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the town of Arecibo in Puerto Rico.
- November 2 - 1963 South Vietnamese coup: South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem is assassinated following a military coup. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 On November 1, 1963, President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam was deposed by a group of Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN officers primarily "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
- November 6 - Vietnam War: Coup leader General Duong Van Minh takes over as leader of South Vietnam. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia ( February 16 1916 &ndash August 6 2001) known popularly as “Big Minh” was a Vietnamese general and politician "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
- November 7 - Wunder von Lengede: In Germany, 11 miners are rescued from a collapsed mine after 14 days. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat On November 7, 1963, 11 West German miners were rescued from a collapsed mine after surviving for 14 days an event that became subsequently known as the Wunder Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
- November 9 - Miike Coal Mine explosion: In Japan, a coal mine explosion kills 458 and sends 839 carbon monoxide poisoning victims to the hospital. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Miike coal mine, also known as the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine was a Coal mine located in the area of Ōmuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Coal mining is the extraction or removal of Coal from the Earth by Mining. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after the inhalation of Carbon monoxide gas
- November 9 -A triple-train disaster in Yokohama, Japan kills 161. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshū and is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
- November 14 - A volcanic eruption under the sea near Iceland creates a new island, Surtsey. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland ( Surtsey ( Icelandic: " Surtur's island" is a volcanic Island off the southern
- November 15 - Conductor Fritz Reiner dies. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Frederick Martin “Fritz” Reiner ( December 19, 1888 On his next Young People's Concert, scheduled to be telecast November 29, Leonard Bernstein, a former pupil of Reiner's, will pay tribute to him. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes
- November 16 - A newspaper strike begins in Toledo, Ohio. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article
- November 18 - The Dartford Tunnel opens in the U. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull The Dartford Crossing joins Dartford and Thurrock across the River Thames, to the east of London. K.
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Lyndon Johnson is sworn in as U.
Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran S. President after assassination of John F. Kennedy.
- November 22 - John F. Kennedy assassination: In Dallas, Texas, United States President John F. Kennedy is assassinated, Texas Governor John B. Connally is seriously wounded, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson becomes the 36th President. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The assassination of John F Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, took place on Friday November 22 1963 in Dallas Texas The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. John Bowden Connally Jr ( February 27 1917 June 15 1993) was a powerful American politician, serving as Governor The Vice President of the United States is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death All television coverage for the next three days is devoted to the assassination, its aftermath, the procession of the horsedrawn casket to the Capitol Rotunda, and the funeral of President Kennedy. Stores and businesses shut down for the entire weekend and Monday, in tribute.
- November 22 - C. S. Lewis dies. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963
- November 22 - Aldous Huxley dies. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 &ndash 22 November 1963 was an English writer and one of the most prominent members of the famous Huxley family.
- November 23 - 12-year-old John Kilbride is abducted by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady
- November 23 - The first episode of the BBC television series Doctor Who is broadcast in the United Kingdom. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Myra Hindley (23 July 1942 &ndash 15 November 2002 was an English Serial killer convicted along with her lover Ian Brady, of killing four children between Ian Brady (Born Ian Duncan Stewart on January 2, 1938) is known primarily for the series of sadistic murders that he committed with his lover Myra Hindley Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A reference to this date was later included in one episode of the spinoff Torchwood
- November 23 - The Golden Age Nursing Home Fire kills 63 elderly people near Fitchville, Ohio. Torchwood is a British science fiction Drama Television programme, created by Russell T Davies and starring John Barrowman Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of The Golden Age Nursing Home Fire took place in the pre-dawn hours of November 23, 1963 near Fitchville Ohio, USA, killing 63 elderly people Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads
- November 24 - Alleged assassin of John F. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, is shot dead by Jack Ruby in Dallas, Texas on live national television. Lee Harvey Oswald (October 18 1939 &ndash November 24 1963 was according to three United States government investigations the assassin of U Jacob Rubenstein (March 25 1911 – January 3 1967 who legally changed his name to Jack Leon Ruby in 1947 was an American Nightclub operator from Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Later that night, a hastily arranged program, A Tribute to John F. Kennedy from the Arts, featuring actors, opera singers, and noted writers, all performing dramatic readings and/or music, is telecast on ABC-TV. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network.
- November 24 - Vietnam War: New U. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia S. President Lyndon B. Johnson confirms that the United States intends to continue supporting South Vietnam militarily and economically. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "RVN" redirects here RVN is also the former callsign of a TV station in Wagga Wagga New South Wales Australia
- November 25 - U. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the S. President Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States, established during the American Civil War Schools around the nation do not have class on that day, millions watch the funeral on live international television.
- November 29 - U. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe S. President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy. The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as The Warren Commission, was established on November 29, 1963 AssassiNation is the sixth album by Krisiun, released in 2006 on Century Media.
- November 29 - Trans-Canada Airlines Flight 831, a Douglas DC-8 carrying 118, crashes into a wooded hillside after taking-off from Dorval International Airport near Montreal, killing all on board (the worst air disaster for many years in Canada's history). Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Trans-Canada Air Lines (also TCA in English and Air Canada in French was a Canadian Airline and operated as the country's flag carrier WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec An aviation accident is defined in the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
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- December 3 - The Warren Commission begins its investigation. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as The Warren Commission, was established on November 29, 1963
- December 4 - The second period of Second Vatican Council closes. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, was the twentieth century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church.
- December 5 - The Seliger Forschungs-und-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH demonstrates rockets for military use to military representatives of non-NATO-countries near Cuxhaven. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Cuxhaven is a large independent town and seat of the Cuxhaven district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Although these rockets land via parachute at the end of their flight and no allied laws are violated, the Soviet Union protests this action. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
- December 8 - A lightning strike causes the crashing of Pan Am Flight 214 near Elkton, Maryland, killing 81 people. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Pan Am Flight 214, a Boeing 707-121 registered as, was a domestic scheduled passenger flight from Baltimore to Philadelphia, which crashed on Elkton is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11893 as of the 2000 census
- December 10 - In the United States, the X-20 Dyna-Soar spaceplane program is cancelled. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout A spaceplane is a Rocket plane designed to pass the Edge of space.
- December 12 - Kenya becomes independent, with Jomo Kenyatta as prime minister. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Jomo Kenyatta ( October 20, 1894 &ndash August 22, 1978) served as the first Prime Minister (1963&ndash1964 and President
- December 19 - Zanzibar gains independence from Great Britain as a constitutional monarchy, under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Zanzibar ( is part of the East African republic of Tanzania. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands Sayyid Sir Jamshid bin Abdullah Al Said GCMG, (جمشيد بن عبد الله (born September 16, 1929 in Zanzibar
- December 21 - Cyprus Emergency: inter-communal fighting erupts between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Greek Cypriots ( Greek: Ελληνοκύπριοι Turkish: Kıbrıslı Rumlar are the ethnic Greek population of Cyprus. Turkish Cypriots ( Turkish: Kıbrıs Türkleri or Kıbrıslı Türkler Greek: Τουρκοκύπριοι are the ethnically Turkish inhabitants of the
- December 22 - The cruise ship Lakonia burns 180 miles north of Madeira, with the loss of 128 lives. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies The TSMS Lakonia, originally named MS Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, was a ship that burned on December 22 1963 with high loss of life History See also History of Madeira Pre-Portuguese times Pliny mentions certain Purple Islands the position of which with reference to the
- December 25 - Walt Disney releases his 18th feature-length animated motion picture The Sword in the Stone, about the boyhood of King Arthur. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Walter Elias Disney (December 5 1901 – December 15 1966 was a multiple Academy Award -winning American Film producer, director, Screenwriter The Sword in the Stone is a 1963 Animated feature film produced by Walt Disney and it was originally released to the theaters on December King Arthur is a legendary British leader who according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders It is the next-to-last animated film personally supervised by Disney, but it has not become one of his greatest hits.
- December 26 - I Want to Hold Your Hand and I Saw Her Standing There are released in the U. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. " I Want to Hold Your Hand " is a song by the English pop and rock band The Beatles. " I Saw Her Standing There " is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and is the opening track on the The Beatles ' debut Album S. , marking the beginning of full-scale Beatlemania.
- December 26 - The Beatles hold their first concert in the United States at the Washington Coliseum in Washington D. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. C.
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- Heavy snow results in many houses and buildings collapsed by heavy snow on roofs in northwestern Japan. "Snowfall" redirects here For other uses see Snow (disambiguation or Snowfall (disambiguation. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. At least 231 reported died. (from January to February). An express train delayed 106 hours 30 minutes arrived at Tokyo, because of heavy snow and adverse weather. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
- David. H. Frisch and* J. H. Smith prove radioactive decay of mesons is slowed by their motion. David H Frisch ( March 12, 1918 - 1991 was an American physicist who helped develop the atom bomb in World War II and later became active in the disarmament movement Jeffrey H Smith is Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University[http //www Radioactive decay is the process in which an unstable Atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting ionizing particles and Radiation. In Particle physics, a meson is a strongly interacting Boson &mdashthat is a Hadron with integer spin. (See Einstein's special relativity and general relativity). Albert Einstein ( German: ˈalbɐt ˈaɪ̯nʃtaɪ̯n; English: ˈælbɝt ˈaɪnstaɪn (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955 was a German -born theoretical Special relativity (SR (also known as the special theory of relativity or STR) is the Physical theory of Measurement in Inertial General relativity or the general theory of relativity is the geometric theory of Gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1916
- Full deployment of SAGE, the semi-automated ground environment. The Semi-Automatic Ground Environment ( SAGE) was an automated control system for tracking and intercepting enemy Bomber aircraft used by NORAD from
- TAT-3 cable goes into operation. TAT-3 was AT&T 's third Transatlantic telephone cable. It was in operation from 1963 to 1986, initially carrying 138 telephone circuits (simultaneous
- Construction of Moscow's Ostankino Tower begins. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Ostankino Tower (Останкинская телебашня is a free-standing Television and Radio tower in Moscow, Russia.
- Harvey Ball invents the ubiquitous smiley face symbol. Smileysvg|right|100px|Smiley]] Harvey Ross Ball ( 10 July 1921 – 12 April 2001) is the earliest known designer of the Smiley. The smiley, smiley face, or happy face, is a stylized representation of a smiling human face commonly represented as a yellow circle with two dots representing
- The Reformed Druids of North America (RDNA) is founded. The Reformed Druids of North America, or RDNA, was formed at Carleton College, Northfield Minnesota, in 1963, and marked the start of the American
- The IEEE Computer Society is founded. IEEE Computer Society is an organizational unit of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE
- Urdu typewriter keyboard standardised by Central Language Board in Pakistan. The Urdu keyboard is any Keyboard layout for an Urdu computer and Typewriter keyboards Since the first Urdu Typewriter was made available Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and
Births
January-February
- January 2 - David Cone, baseball player
- January 2 - Edgar Martínez, baseball player
- January 4 - Till Lindemann, German musician (Rammstein)
- January 13 - Tim Kelly, American musician; lead guitar player for Slaughter (band) from 1988 to 1998 (d. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched for the Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. For the other professional baseball player named Edgar Martínez see Edgar Martínez (pitcher Edgar Martínez, born January 2, Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Till Lindemann (born January 4, 1963) is a German musician and poet who is most notable as being the Frontman and lead-vocalist Rammstein (ˈʀamʃtaɪ̯n is a German Industrial metal band founded in Berlin, and consisting of Till Lindemann ( lead vocals Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Timothy Patrick Kelly ( January 13, 1963 - February 5, 1998) was the Guitarist for the band Slaughter. Slaughter is an American Hard rock / Glam metal band formed in Las Vegas Nevada by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) 1998)
- January 14 - Steven Soderbergh, American film director
- January 16 - James May, English motoring journalist and television show host
- January 18 - Ian Crook, English footballer
- January 21 - Hakeem Olajuwon, Nigerian basketball player
- January 21 - Detlef Schrempf, German basketball player
- January 23 - Gail O'Grady, American actress
- January 24 - Arnold Vanderlyde, Dutch boxer
- January 26 - José Mourinho, Portuguese football manager
- January 26 - Andrew Ridgely, English musician
- January 30 - Thomas Brezina, Austrian author
- February 2 - Eva Cassidy, American vocalist (d. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Steven Andrew Soderbergh (born January 14 1963 is an American Film producer, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, editor, and Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. James Daniel May (born 16 January 1963 is a British Television presenter and award-winning Journalist. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Ian Stuart Crook, (born January 18, 1963 in Romford, England) is a former professional footballer who began his career with Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born on January 21 1963 is a retired Nigerian American professional Basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Detlef Schrempf (born January 21 1963, in Leverkusen, West Germany) is a retired German - American NBA Basketball Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Gail O'Grady (born 23 January, 1963 in Detroit Michigan) is an American television actress Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Arnold Petrus Maria Vanderlyde (born January 24, 1963 in Sittard, Limburg) is a former boxer from the Netherlands, who participated Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho, GOIH (ʒuˈzɛ moˈɾiɲu (born 26 January 1963 in Setúbal) is a Portuguese Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Andrew John Ridgeley (born 26 January 1963) is an English pop Singer, Guitarist and environmentalist. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Thomas Brezina (born January 30, 1963 in Vienna) is an Austrian writer of children's books. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2 1963 – November 2 1996 was an American Vocalist known for her interpretations of Jazz, Blues, folk, gospel 1996)
- February 9 - Travis Tritt, American singer
- February 11 - Diane Franklin, American actress
- February 17 - Michael Jordan, American basketball player
- February 17 - Larry the Cable Guy, American comedian
- February 18 - Martin Treanor, Irish writer
- February 19 - Seal, English singer
- February 20 - Charles Barkley, American basketball player
- February 21 - William Baldwin, American actor
- February 22 - Vijay Singh, Fiji golfer
March-April
- March 1 - Dan Michaels, American record producer and saxophonist (The Choir and The Swirling Eddies)
- March 2 - Tuff Hedeman, 4-Time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider
- March 4 - Jason Newsted, American bassist (Voivod)
- March 4 - Daniel Roebuck, American actor
- March 4 - Janey Lee Grace, UK-based singer, author, television presenter and radio disc jockey
- March 6 - Gary Stevens, American jockey
- March 12 - Joaquim Cruz, Brazilian runner
- March 13 - Fito Páez, Argentine musician
- March 14 - Bruce Reid, Australian cricketer
- March 15 - Bret Michaels, American singer (Poison)
- March 17 - Nick Peros, Canadian composer
- March 17 - Michael Ivins, American bassist (The Flaming Lips)
- March 18 - Vanessa L. Williams, American beauty queen, actress, and singer
- March 20 - Paul Annacone, American tennis player and coach
- March 20 - Kathy Ireland, American model and actress
- March 21 - Ronald Koeman, Dutch football player and manager. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. James Travis Tritt (born February 9 1963 in Marietta Georgia) is a Grammy award -winning American Country music artist and occasional actor more Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Diane Franklin (born February 12, 1963) is an American Actress. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Larry the Cable Guy (born Daniel Lawrence Whitney, February 17 1963 in Pawnee City Nebraska) is an American Stand-up comedian Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20 1963 is an American retired professional Basketball player Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland William "Billy" Baldwin (born February 21, 1963) is an American Actor, known for his starring roles in such films as Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Dan Michaels (born March 1, 1963) is a producer, record company owner and saxophonist / Lyriconist Michaels is best known as a member The Choir is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals Steve Hindalong on drums--who also writes The Swirling Eddies are a band that began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, along with new drummer David Raven. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman (b 2 March 1963, El Paso Texas) is a retired 3 time PRCA World Champion bull rider, as well Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Jason Curtis Newsted (born March 4, 1963 in Battle Creek Michigan) is an American bassist best known as the former bassist of Metallica Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Daniel Randall Roebuck (born March 4, 1963) is an American Television and movie actor writer and producer primarily in Movies Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Janey Lee Grace, (born 4 March 1963) is a UK-based Singer (mostly Backing vocalist, although she has released solo recordings author Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Gary Lynn Stevens (born March 6, 1963 in Caldwell Idaho) is an American Thoroughbred Horse racing Jockey. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Joaquim Carvalho Cruz (born March 12, 1963) is a former Brazilian athlete, winner of the 800 m at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Rodolfo "Fito" Páez Ávalos (born March 13, 1963 in Rosario, Santa Fe Province) is an Argentine popular Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Bruce Anthony Reid (born 14 March 1963 Perth, Australia is an Australian Cricketer and bowling coach of the Indian national cricket team on their 2003-04 Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Bret Michael Sychak (born March 15, 1963 in Butler Pennsylvania) is best known as the lead Vocalist of the Glam metal Rock Poison is an American Hard rock band that achieved great success and popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Nick Peros (born March 17, 1963) is a Canadian classical composer with an extensive catalogue of works that includes symphonic orchestral choral vocal Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Michael Lee Ivins (born March 17, 1963 in Omaha, Nebraska) is the bassist and one of the founding members of The Flaming The Flaming Lips (formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983 is an American rock band Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American Singer-songwriter and actress. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Paul Annacone (born March 20, 1963 in Southampton New York) was a touring professional Tennis player and later well-known tennis coach Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Kathy Ireland (born March 20, 1963) is an American model, Actress, businesswoman and CEO of her Eponymous brand product marketing Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Ronald Koeman (born 21 March 1963 in Zaandam) is a former Dutch football defender and current manager
- March 21 - Shawn Lane, American guitar virtuoso (d. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Shawn Lane ( March 21, 1963 &ndash September 26, 2003) was an American Musician. 2003)
- March 22 - Susan Ann Sulley, British musician
- March 26 - Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Japanese writer
- March 27 - Charly Alberti, Argentinian musician
- March 27 - Quentin Tarantino, American actor, director, writer, and producer. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Susan Ann Sulley (formerly known as Susanne Sulley and Susan Ann Gayle) (born 22 March 1963) is a British singer best known as one of the Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. is a Japanese mystery writer and designer and yōkai researcher who is a member of Ōsawa Office (大沢オフィス Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Carlos Alberto Ficicchia Gigliotti (born March 27, 1963) known by his Stage name Charly Alberti, is an Argentine musician Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an Academy Award - BAFTA Award - and Palme d'Or -winning Emmy - and
- March 27 - Xuxa, Brazilian television personality
- March 29 - Elle Macpherson, Australian supermodel
- March 30 - Eli-Eri Moura, Brazilian composer, conductor and music theorist
- April 3 - Criss Oliva, American metal guitarist (savatage)
- April 4 - Jack Del Rio, American football player and coach
- April 4 - Graham Norton, Irish comedian and talk show host
- April 4 - Frank Yallop, Canadian footballer
- April 6 - Andrew Weatherall, English disc jockey
- April 8 - Julian Lennon, musician son of John Lennon
- April 9 - Joe Scarborough, American newscaster
- April 10 - Warren DeMartini, American guitarist (Ratt)
- April 10 - Doris Leuthard, Swiss Federal Councillor
- April 11 - Chris Ferguson, American poker player
- April 12 - Michael English, American singer
- April 13 - Garry Kasparov, Russian chess player
- April 16 - Jimmy Osmond, American singer
- April 17 - Joel Murray, American actor
- April 18 - Eric McCormack, Canadian actor
- April 18 - Conan O'Brien, American television entertainer
- April 21 - Ken Caminiti, American baseball player (d. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Xuxa (ˈʃuʃɐ "shoo-shah" - Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel, March 27 1963 Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Elle Macpherson ( born 29 March 1964 is an Australian model, actress, and businesswoman Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Eli-Eri Moura (ɛɭɨɛɾɨ ˈmouɾɐ born March 30, 1963 in Campina Grande, Paraíba) is a Brazilian Composer, Conducting is the act of directing a Musical performance by way of visible gestures Music theory is the field of study that deals with the Mechanics of music and how Music works Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Christopher "Criss" Michael Oliva ( April 3, 1963 - October 17, 1993) was born in Pompton Plains, NJ. Savatage was a progressive Heavy metal band founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs Florida Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Jack Lebron Del Rio Jr (born April 4, 1963 in Castro Valley California) is a former American football player and is the current head coach Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Graham William Walker (born 4 April 1963 in Cork, Ireland) is an Irish Actor, Comedian and Television presenter. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Frank Walter Yallop (born April 4, 1964 in Watford, Hertfordshire) is a former English - Canadian professional footballer Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Andrew Weatherall (born 6 April 1963, Windsor, England) is a DJ, producer, and Remixer. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian John Charles Julian Lennon (born 8 April 1963) known universally as Julian Lennon, or by many fans Jude, is an English John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Charles Joseph "Joe" Scarborough (born April 9 1963) is an American cable news host and former Politician. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Warren Justin DeMartini (born April 10 1963) nicknamed Torch, is the Lead guitarist for Ratt, a popular American band during Ratt is an American Glam metal band that formed in San Diego and enjoyed significant commercial success in the 1980s Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Doris Leuthard (born 10 April 1963) is a Swiss politician and lawyer Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Christopher Philip Ferguson (born on April 11 1963 in Los Angeles California) is an American professional Poker player Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Michael English (born on April 12, 1962 in Kenansville North Carolina) is a Christian singer who has been recording music since 1972 Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Garry Kasparov (Га́рри Ки́мович Каспа́ров) (born as Garry Kimovich Weinstein on April 13 1963 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom James 'Jimmy' Arthur Osmond (born on in Canoga Park, California) is a Singer, Actor, and Businessman. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Not to be confused with Joe Murray animator and Joe Murray UK boxer Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Eric James McCormack (born April 18 1963 is an Emmy Award -winning Canadian - American Actor, Musician, Television producer Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an Emmy Award -winning American Television host and Comedian, best known Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Kenneth Gene Caminiti ( April 21, 1963 – October 11, 2004) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball 2004)
- April 21 - Roy Dupuis, Canadian actor
- April 24 - Tõnu Trubetsky, Estonian musician (Vennaskond)
- April 26 - Jet Li, Chinese martial artist and actor
- April 26 - Colin Scotts, Australian-born American football player
- April 27 - Cali Timmins, Canadian actress
- April 30 - Michael Waltrip, American race car driver
May-June
- May 1 - Benjamin LaGuer, Massachusetts inmate proclaiming innocence for more than two decades
- May 2 - Ray Traylor, former American professional wrestler who went by the name Big Bossman (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Roy Dupuis ( April 21, 1963) is a Canadian Actor best known for his role as Counterterrorism operative Michael Samuelle in the television Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Tõnu Trubetsky (born 24 April 1963 also known as Tony Blackplait, is an Estonian Punk rock / Glam punk Musician, Film Vennaskond ("Brotherhood" is an Estonian New Utopian Fourierist Punk rock - New romantic - Psychobilly band Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Li Lianjie (born April 26 1963 better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese martial artist (Kung fu Actor, Wushu champion Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Colin Scotts (born April 26 1963) was the first Australian to receive a football scholarship in the United States and be drafted into Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Cali Timmins (born Carolyn Timmins on April 27, 1963) is a Canadian actress, born in Montreal. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Michael Curtis Waltrip (born April 30, 1963 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a professional race car driver and owner of Michael Waltrip Racing. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Benjamin LaGuer (born May 1 1963) is a convicted rapist He is serving a life sentence in Massachusetts. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Raymond W Traylor Jr (May 2 1963 – September 22 2004 was an American professional wrestler. 2004)
- May 5 - James LaBrie, Canadian vocalist (Dream Theater)
- May 9 - Barry Douglas Lamb, English musician, author, and preacher
- May 11 - Natasha Richardson, English-born actress
- May 16 - Jon Coffelt, American artist
- May 16 - Mercedes Echerer, Austrian actress and politician
- May 23 - Wally Dallenbach Jr., American race car driver and announcer
- May 24 - Joe Dumars, American basketball player
- May 24 - Rich Rodriguez, American football coach
- May 25 - Mike Myers, Canadian actor and comedian
- May 31 - Teresa Cheung, Hong Kong socialite & actress
- June 5 - Joe Rudán, Hungarian heavy metal singer
- June 6 - Jason Isaacs, British actor
- June 9 - Johnny Depp, American actor
- June 13 - Bettina Bunge, German tennis player
- June 16 - James Fullington, American professional wrestler who goes by The Sandman
- June 17 - Greg Kinnear, American actor
- June 18 - Bruce Smith, American football player
- June 20 - Amir Derakh, American musician
- June 22 - Randy Couture, American mixed martial artist
- June 23 - Colin Montgomerie, Scottish golfer
- June 24 - Mike Wieringo, American comic book artist (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Kevin James LaBrie (born May 5, 1963) is a Canadian vocalist who is best known for being the lead singer in Progressive metal band Dream Theater is an American Progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name " Majesty " by John Myung, John Petrucci Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Barry Douglas Lamb (born May 9, 1963) is a British Experimental musician born in in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Natasha Jane Richardson (born May 11, 1963) is an English actress known for her performances on stage and in Feature films She Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Johnny Lee Coffelt born ( May 16, 1963) is an American Artist who lives and works in Manhattan in the Financial District Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Raina A Mercedes Echerer (born May 16 1963 in Linz) is an Austrian film and stage actress, host of TV and radio shows and Politician Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Wally Dallenbach Jr (born May 23, 1963 in East Brunswick New Jersey) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Joe Dumars III (born May 24 1963 in Shreveport Louisiana) is a former Basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Rich "Rod" Rodriguez (born May 24, 1963 in Grant Town, West Virginia) is the head football coach at the University Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Michael John "Mike" Myers (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter and Film producer Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Teresa Cheung (章小蕙 is a Hong Kong Socialite, Actress and producer. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem József "Joe" Rudán ( June 5, 1963, Pécs) is the vocalist of Hungarian heavy metal band Pokolgép since 1990 Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Jason Isaacs (born 6 June 1963 is a British actor born in Liverpool, England best known for his performances as Death Eater Lucius Malfoy in the Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits John Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Bettina Bunge (born June 13, 1963) is a German Tennis player She was born in Adliswil, Switzerland, plays right-handed Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Gregory Kinnear (born June 17, 1963) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor and Television personality, who Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a former American football player for the Buffalo Bills Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Amir Davidson ( stage-named Amir Derakh) (born June 20, 1963 in Schenectady New York) is an American musician of Persian Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Biography Although Scottish by birth and ethnicity he was raised in Yorkshire, England, where his father James was Managing Director of Fox's Biscuits Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Michael Lance "Mike" Wieringo ( June 24, 1963 &ndash August 12, 2007) who sometimes signed his work under the name ' Ringo 2007)
- June 24 - Preki, Serbia-born American soccer player
- June 25 - Doug Gilmour, Canadian hockey player
- June 25 - George Michael, English singer
- June 26 - Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a Russian businessman, a former Komsomol activist who became one of Russia's oligarchs
- June 30 - Yngwie Malmsteen, Swedish guitarist, composer, and bandleader
July-August
- July 4 - Christopher George Kennedy, son of Robert F Kennedy
- July 16 - Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, English Big Beat musician
- July 16 - Phoebe Cates, American actress
- July 17 - Letsie III, King of Lesotho
- July 18 - Allen Sarven, American professional wrestler who goes by the name Al Snow
- July 24 - Julie Krone, American jockey
- July 24 - Karl Malone, American basketball player
- July 26 - Andy Timmons, American guitarist
- July 29 - Graham Poll, English football referee
- July 29 - Jim Beglin, Irish football commentator
- July 30 - Lisa Kudrow, American actress
- July 30 - Chris Mullin, American basketball player and executive
- August 1 - Coolio, American rapper
- August 2 - Laura Bennett, American fashion designer and finalist of Project Catwalk cycle 3
- August 3 - Tasmin Archer, English singer
- August 3 - James Hetfield, American singer (Metallica)
- August 4 - Gary King, British disc jockey
- August 6 - Kevin Mitnick, American computer hacker
- August 8 - Stephen Walkom, Canadian ice hockey official and executive
- August 9 - Whitney Houston, American singer
- August 19 - John Stamos, American actor
- August 19 - Joey Tempest, Swedish singer (Europe)
- August 22 - Tori Amos, American singer
- August 23 - Hans-Henning Fastrich, German field hockey player
- August 23 - Kenny Wallace, American race car driver
- August 24 - Hideo Kojima, Japanese video game director
- August 30 - Michael Chiklis, American actor
- August 30 - Paul Oakenfold, British disc jockey
- August 30 - Phil Mills, British race car driver
- August 31 - Reb Beach, American guitarist (Winger, Whitesnake)
- August 31 - Todd Carty, British actor
September-October
- September 1 - Carola Smit, Dutch musician
- September 6 - Geert Wilders, Dutch politician
- September 6 - Mark Chesnutt, Country Musician
- September 7 - Eazy-E, American rapper (d. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Predrag Radosavljević ( Serbian Cyrillic: Предраг Радосављевић commonly known in the United States as Preki (Преки (born June 24 Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Douglas Robert Gilmour (born June 25, 1963 in Kingston, Ontario) is a retired professional Ice hockey player and current assistant Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου (born 25 June 1963 best known as George Michael, is a two-time Grammy Award winning Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Mikhail Borisovich Khodorkovsky (Михаи́л Бори́сович Ходорко́вский born June 26, 1963) is a Russian businessman a former The Russian people (Русские— Russkie) are an East Slavic Ethnic group, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries Komsomol (Комсомол is a Syllabic abbreviation word from the Russian Kom munisticheskiy So yuz Mol odiozhi (Коммунистический Business oligarch is a near-synonym of the term " Business magnate " Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn in English (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck on June 30 1963 in Stockholm Sweden) is a Swedish Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Christopher George Kennedy was born July 4 1963 in Boston Massachusetts. Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy (November 20 1925 – June 6 1968 also called RFK, was the United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964 and a Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, (born Quentin Leo Cook on 31 July 1963 is a British DJ and Big beat musician Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, (born Quentin Leo Cook on 31 July 1963 is a British DJ and Big beat musician Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Phoebe Cates (born July 16, 1963) is an American film actress known for her roles in several Teen films most notably Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Letsie III (original name David Mohato Bereng Seeiso (born July 17, 1963) is the king of Lesotho. Paramount Chiefs of Lesotho (Basutoland 1822-1965 Moshoeshoe I: 1822- 18 January 1870 Letsie I Moshoeshoe Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Allen Ray Sarven (born July 18 1963) is a professional wrestler and Actor better known by his Ring name of Al Snow Allen Ray Sarven (born July 18 1963) is a professional wrestler and Actor better known by his Ring name of Al Snow Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Julie Krone (born Julieann Louise Krone July 24, 1963, Benton Harbor Michigan) is a retired American Jockey. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Karl Anthony Malone (born July 24 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Andy Timmons (born 26 July, 1963) is an American Guitarist who has played in the bands Danger Danger, Pawn Kings and Andy Timmons Band (ATB Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Graham Poll (born July 29, 1963 in Tring, Hertfordshire) is an English former football referee in the Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat James Martin Beglin (born 29 July 1963 in County Waterford) is a former Irish professional footballer Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Lisa Diane Marie Kudrow (born July 30 1963 is an Emmy Award - and SAG -winning American actress, best known for her roles as Phoebe Buffay Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Christopher Paul Mullin (born July 30 1963) is a retired American Basketball player and the current General manager of the Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Artis Leon Ivey Jr (born August 1 1963 better known by his Stage name Coolio, is a Grammy Award -winning American Rapper and Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Laura Eugenia Bennett (born August 2, 1963 in New Orleans Louisiana) is an American Architect and Fashion designer Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Tasmin Archer is an English pop singer Her first album Great Expectations, spawned the smash hit "Sleeping Satellite" a philosophical song about Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963, in Downey California) is the main Songwriter, co-founder vocalist and Rhythm guitarist Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Gary King (born Stevenage, England, August 4 1963) is a British radio presenter who has worked for most of the country's best-known stations Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Kevin David Mitnick (born August 6, 1963) is a computer security consultant who was a controversial Computer hacker in the late 20th century Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Stephen Walkom (b August 8, 1963 in North Bay, Ontario) currently serves as Vice president and director of officiating Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Whitney Elizabeth Houston' (born August 9 1963 is an American Singer-songwriter, Actress, Film producer, Arranger and former Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. John Phillip Stamos (ˈsteɪmoʊs born August 19 1963) is an Emmy Award -nominated American television / theatre actor Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Joey Tempest (born Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson on August 19, 1963 in Upplands Väsby, Sweden) is the Vocalist and main Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos on August 22, 1963) is a Pianist and Singer-songwriter of dual British and American Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Hans-Henning Fartrich (born on August 23, 1963) is a former Field hockey player from West Germany, who won the silver medal with his team Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Kenny Wallace (born August 23, 1963) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver who until recently drove the #78 Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River is a Japanese video game designer originally employed at Konami. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Michael Charles Chiklis (born August 30, 1963) is an American Actor. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Paul Oakenfold (born 30 August, 1963 in Greenhithe, Kent, UK) is a Record producer and a popular trance Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Phil Mills (born 30 August 1963 in Trefeglwys, Powys) is a Welsh Rally racing Co-driver. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Reb Beach (born Richard Earl Beach Jr on August 31, 1963, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American rock Guitarist Winger is an American rock band formed in New York City that gained popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s Whitesnake are an English Hard rock band founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Todd Carty (born 31 August 1963, Limerick City, Munster, Ireland) is an Irish-born British -based actor and director who Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Carola Sier-Smit (born September 1, 1963, Volendam, the Netherlands) is a Dutch singer and since March 25, 1984 Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Geert Wilders ('xert 'ʋildərs 'ʋildəʁs}} born 6 September 1963) is a Dutch Politician. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Mark Nelson Chesnutt (born September 6, 1963 in Beaumont Texas) is an American Country music singer known for his Neotraditionalist Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963 – March 26 1995 better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and Record executive 1995)
- September 10 - Randy Johnson, baseball player
- September 11 - Joey Dedio, Actor
- September 19 - Jarvis Cocker, English musician (Pulp)
- September 21 - Cecil Fielder, baseball player
- September 21 - Angus MacFadyen, Scottish actor
- September 23 - Jackie Pearcey, English politician
- September 28 - Steve Blackman, American professional wrestler
- September 29 - Dave Andreychuk, Canadian hockey player
- September 29 - Les Claypool, American bassist and singer (Primus)
- October 1 - Mark McGwire, American baseball player
- October 5 - Laura Davies, English golfer
- October 5 - Ronni Le Tekro, Norwegian guitarist
- October 6 - Elisabeth Shue, American actress
- October 10 - Anita Mui, Hong Kong singer (d. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Joey Dedio (born 11 September, 1963) is an American Film, Television, and Theatre Actor. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Jarvis Branson Cocker (born 19 September 1963 is an English musician best known for fronting the band Pulp. Pulp were an English Alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978 by Jarvis Cocker ( vocals Guitar) Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Cecil Grant Fielder (ˈsɛsəl (born September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles California) is a former Professional baseball player who was a noted Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Angus Macfadyen (born September 21, 1963 is a Scottish Actor. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Dr Jacqueline Pearcey (born 23 September 1963) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the City of Manchester, England. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Steve Blackman (born September 28, 1963 in Annville Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional wrestler who best known Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. David John "Dave" Andreychuk (Born 29 September, 1963 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a former professional hockey left winger who played Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963 in Richmond, California, U Primus is an American rock band currently composed of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Amateur career As an amateur Davies was an international player for Great Britain with a notable record Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Ronni Le Tekrø (born Rolf Ågrim Tekrø on October 5, 1963) is a Norwegian Guitarist best known for playing with the Norwegian Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Elisabeth Judson Shue (born October 6, 1963) is an Academy Award -nominated American Film actress. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Anita Mui Yim-fong ( October 10, 1963 - December 30, 2003) was a popular Hong Kong Singer and Actress. 2003)
- October 10 - Daniel Pearl, American journalist (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Daniel Pearl ( October 10, 1963 – February 1, 2002) was an American Journalist who was kidnapped and murdered in 2002)
- October 10 - Jolanda de Rover, Dutch swimmer
- October 12 - Satoshi Kon, Japanese anime director
- October 12 - Alan McDonald, Northern Irish footballer
- October 17 - Norm MacDonald, Canadian comedian
- October 22 - Brian Boitano, American figure skater
- October 26 - Natalie Merchant, American singer, songwriter, and musician
- October 27 - Feyyaz Uçar, Turkish footballer
- October 28 - Lauren Holly, American actress
- October 30 - Kristina Wagner, American actress
- October 31 - Fred McGriff, baseball player
November-December
- November 1 - Rick Allen, British musician (Def Leppard)
- November 1 - Katja Riemann, German actress
- November 2 - Craig Saavedra, American filmmaker
- November 4 - Lena Zavaroni, Scottish entertainer (d. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Jolanda de Rover (born October 10, 1963 in Amstelveen, The Netherlands) is a former backstroke swimmer from the Netherlands Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. is the highly-regarded director of the Anime films Perfect Blue (1997 Millennium Actress (2001 Tokyo Godfathers Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Alan McDonald (born October 12, 1963 in Belfast) is current manager of Irish Premier League side Glentoran and former footballer Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Norman Gene Macdonald (born October 17, 1963) is a Canadian Comedian and Actor of Scottish heritage Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Brian Anthony Boitano (born October 22, 1963 in Mountain View California) is an Italian-American figure skater from Sunnyvale Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Natalie Anne O'Shea Merchant (born October 26, 1963 in Jamestown, New York, U Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Feyyaz Uçar (born on October 27, 1963 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a former footballer, as a Striker, and more recently a coach Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Lauren Michael Holly (born October 28 1963 is an American actress. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Kristina Wagner (born Kristina Crump on October 30, 1963 in Indianapolis) is an American Soap opera actress Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Frederick Stanley "Crime Dog" McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Richard John Cyril "Rick" Allen (born November 1, 1963, Dronfield, Derbyshire, England) is the drummer for the Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann (born 1 November 1963 in Weyhe -Kirchweyhe Germany) is a German actress Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Craig Michael Saavedra (born November 2, 1963 in Los Angeles California) is an American Film producer, director, Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Lena Zavaroni ( November 4, 1963 - October 1, 1999) was a Scottish child singer and a television show host 1999)
- November 11 - Kip James, American professional wrestler
- November 13 - Vinny Testaverde, American football player
- November 15 - Benny Elias, Australian rugby player
- November 18 - Dante Bichette, baseball player
- November 19 - Terry Farrell, American actress
- November 19 - Jon Potter, British field hockey player
- November 19 - Peter Schmeichel Football player
- November 21 - Nicolette Sheridan, English actress
- November 22 - Winsor Harmon, American actor
- November 23 - Troy Hurtubise, Canadian inventor
- November 25 - Holly Cole, Canadian jazz singer
- November 25 - Bernie Kosar, American football player
- December 2 - Ann Patchett, American novelist
- December 3 - Terri Schiavo, American right-to-die cause célèbre (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare "The G-Man" redirects here For the video game character see G-Man (Half-Life. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Vincent Frank Testaverde (born November 13, 1963 in Brooklyn New York) is a former American football Quarterback who last played Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Benjamin Elias ( لبني الياس in Arabic) (born November 15, 1963, Tripoli, Lebanon) is a former Rugby league Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Alphonse Dante Bichette (ˈdɑnteɪbɪˈʃɛt born November 18, 1963 in West Palm Beach Florida) is a former American Major League Baseball Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Terry Farrell (born November 19 1963 is an American actress and former fashion model best known for her roles in the television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Jonathan ("Jon" Nicholas Mark Potter (born 19 November 1963 in Paddington, Greater London) is a former Field hockey Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE (born 18 November 1963 in Gladsaxe, Denmark) is a retired Danish professional footballer Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963) is a Golden Globe -nominated British -born American Actress. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Winsor Harmon aka Winsor Dewey Harmon III, born on November 22 1963, in Crowley Louisiana) is an Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Troy James Hurtubise (born November 23, 1963 - Hamilton Ontario) is an Inventor and Conservationist from North Bay, Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Holly Cole (born November 25, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian Jazz Singer, particularly popular Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr (born November 25, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio) is a former American football Quarterback in the Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Ann Patchett (born December 2, 1963) is an American author She received the Orange Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Theresa Marie Schindler "Terri" Schiavo ( December 3 1963 – March 31 2005 was an American woman who suffered brain damage and became dependent on a Feeding tube 2005)
- December 7 - Mark Bowen, Welsh footballer
- December 13 - Jake White, South African rugby coach
- December 14 - Cynthia Gibb, American actress
- December 16 - Benjamin Bratt, American actor
- December 16 - Jeff Carson, American singer
- December 18 - Pauline Ester, French singer
- December 18 - Brad Pitt, American actor
- December 21 - Jacques Simonet, Belgian politician (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Mark Rosslyn Bowen (born 7 December 1963) is a Welsh football coach and former player Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Jake White (born 13 December 1963 in Johannesburg as Jacob Westerduin) is a Rugby union coach and former coach of the South Africa Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Cynthia Gibb (born December 14, 1963 in Bennington Vermont, U Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Benjamin G Bratt (born December 16, 1963) is an Emmy Award -nominated American Actor. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Jeff Carson (born December 16 1963 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is an American Country music artist Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Pauline Ester (born Sabrina Ocon, born on December 18, 1963 in Toulouse) is a French Singer. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the William Bradley "Brad" Pitt Pitt received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for his role in the 1995 film Twelve Monkeys Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Jacques Simonet ( 21 December 1963 - 14 June 2007) was a Belgian Politician and a former Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital 2007)
- December 22 - Bryan Gunn, Scottish footballer
- December 22 - Luna H. Mitani, Japanese American Surrealism Painter
- December 23 - Jim Harbaugh, American football player
- December 23 - Donna Tartt, American author
- December 26 - Lars Ulrich, Danish-born drummer (Metallica)
- December 29 - Francisco Bustamante, Filipino billiard player
- December 29 - Sean Payton, American football coach
Deaths
January - June
- January 2 - Jack Carson, Canadian actor (b. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Bryan James Gunn (born 22 December 1963 in Thurso) is a former professional Scottish international Football (soccer player who played Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Luna H Mitani (born December 22, 1963) is a Japanese-American Artist. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city James Joseph "Jim" Harbaugh (born December 23, 1963 in Toledo Ohio) is the American football head coach for the Stanford Cardinal Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Donna Tartt (born December 23, 1963) is an American writer who received critical acclaim for her two novels The Secret History Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Lars Ulrich (born December 26 1963) is a Danish Drummer best known as the co-founder of the American heavy metal Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Francisco Bustamante (born December 29, 1963, Philippines) is a Filipino professional Pocket billiards (pool player from Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Patrick Sean Payton (born December 29, 1963 in San Mateo California) is the Head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. John Elmer "Jack" Carson ( October 27 1910 &ndash January 2 1963) was a Canadian-born U 1910)
- January 2 - Dick Powell, American actor (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell ( November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963) was an American Singer, Actor, 1904)
- January 5 - Rogers Hornsby, baseball player (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Rogers Hornsby ( April 27, 1896 in Winters Texas - January 5, 1963 in Chicago Illinois) nicknamed "The Rajah" 1896)
- January 18 - Edward Charles Titchmarsh, British mathematician (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Edward Charles ("Ted" Titchmarsh (born 1 June 1899 in Newbury died 18 January, 1963 at Oxford) was a leading 1899)
- January 23 - Józef Gosławski, Polish sculptor and medallic artist (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Józef Gosławski (24 April 1908 near Lublin - 23 January 1963 in Warsaw) – Polish sculptor and medallic artist 1908)
- January 29 - Robert Frost, American poet (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Robert Lee Frost (March 26 1874 &ndash January 29 1963 was an American Poet. 1874)
- January 30 - Francis Poulenc, French composer (b. Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain See also, Rhône-Poulenc Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (fʀɑ̃sis ʒɑ̃ maʀsɛl pulɛ̃k January 7, 1899 – January 30, 1899)
- February 11 - Sylvia Plath, American poet and novelist (suicide) (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Sylvia Plath (October 27 1932 &ndash February 11 1963 was an American Poet, Novelist and Short story Writer. 1932)
- February 20 - Ferenc Fricsay, Hungarian conductor (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Ferenc Fricsay ( 9 August 1914 &ndash 20 February 1914)
- February 28 - Eppa Rixey, baseball player (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Eppa "Jeptha" Rixey ( May 3, 1891 - February 28, 1963) was a Left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher 1891)
- March 4 - William Carlos Williams, American writer (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth William Carlos Williams ( 17 September 1883 &ndash 4 March 1963) was an American poet closely associated with modernism 1883)
- March 5 - Patsy Cline, American singer (b. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country 1932) (air crash)
- March 11 - Ignat Bednarik, Romanian painter (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Ignat Bednarik ( March 8, 1882 — March 11, 1963) was a Romanian painter who worked in almost every genre of painting before devoting 1882)
- April 6 - Otto Struve, Russian-born astronomer (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Not to be confused with his grandfather Otto Wilhelm von Struve (1819 &ndash 1905 ---- Otto Struve ( August 12 1897 – 1897)
- April 7 - Amedeo Maiuri, Neapolitan archaeologist (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Amedeo Maiuri ( January 7, 1886 - April 7, 1963) was a renowned Neapolitan archaeologist famous for his archaeological investigations 1886))
- April 9 - Eddie Edwards, American jazz trombonist (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Edwin Branford "Eddie" Edwards ( May 22, 1891 &ndash April 9, 1963) was an early Jazz Trombonist, best 1891)
- May 1 - Lope K. Santos, Filipino writer, Father of Philippine National Language and Grammar (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Lope K Santos ( September 25, 1879 – May 1, 1963) was a Tagalog language writer from the Philippines. Filipino is the national and an Official language of the Philippines as designated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. 1879)
- May 11 - Herbert Spencer Gasser, American physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Herbert Spencer Gasser ( July 5, 1888 &ndash May 11, 1963) was an American Physiologist, and recipient of the The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1888)
- May 12 - Bobby Kerr, Canadian runner (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Robert "Bobby" Kerr ( June 9, 1882 &ndash May 12, 1963) was an Irish- Canadian sprinter. 1882)
- May 12 - Aiden Wilson Tozer, American Protestant pastor (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Aiden Wilson Tozer ( April 21, 1897 - May 12, 1963) was an American Protestant Pastor, Preacher, author 1897)
- May 31 - Edith Hamilton, German-born author (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Edith Hamilton ( August 12, 1867 - May 31, 1963) was a German-American classicist, Educator, and Writer 1867)
- June 3 - Pope John XXIII (b. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Pope John (numberingBlessed 1881)
- June 3 - Nazim Hikmet, Turkish poet (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Nazım Hikmet Ran ( November 20, 1901 – June 3, 1963) commonly known as Nazım Hikmet (nɑːˌzɯm hikˈmɛt was a Turkish 1901)
- June 11 - Thich Quang Duc, Vietnamese Buddhist monk (suicide) (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. (tʰɪ̌t kwɐ̂ːŋ ɗɨ̌k born Lâm Văn Tức in 1897 – died June 11 1963 was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist 1897)
- June 12 - Medgar Evers, American civil rights activist (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Medgar Willy Evers ( July 2, 1925 June 12, 1963) was an African American civil rights activist from Mississippi 1925)
- June 18 - Pedro Armendariz, Mexican actor (suicide) (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Pedro Armendáriz ( May 9 1912 &ndash June 18 1963) was a Mexican Actor of the Cinema of Mexico and 1912)
July - December
- July 10 - Teddy Wakelam, English sports broadcaster and rugby union player (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Captain Henry Blythe Thornhill (Teddy Wakelam ( May 8 1893 - July 10 1963) was an English sports broadcaster 1893)
- July 18 - Jack Solomon, American restaurateur (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Jack Solomon (1896 &ndash July 18, 1963) was a colorful gambler-and-sports enthusiast turned restaurateur. 1896)
- August 1 - Theodore Roethke, American poet (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Theodore Huebner Roethke (ˈrɛtkə RET-keh) May 25]] 1908 &ndash August 1 1963) was an American Poet, who published several volumes 1908)
- August 9 - Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, infant son of President and Mrs. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Patrick Bouvier Kennedy ( August 7, 1963 &ndash August 9, 1963) was the younger son of United States President John F Kennedy (b. 1963)
- August 10 - Ernst Wetter, Swiss Federal Councillor (b. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Ernst Wetter ( August 27, 1877 - August 10, 1963) was a Swiss politician 1877)
- August 23 - Glen Gray, American saxophonist and conductor (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Glen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, ( June 7, 1900 &ndash August 23, 1963, Plymouth Massachusetts) was a 1900)
- August 27 - Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi, Indian founder of the Khaksar Movement (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Allama Mashriqi ( Urdu: علامہ مشرقی) ( Inayatullah Khan) ( Urdu: عنایت اللہ خان) (born in Amritsar 1888)
- August 31 - Georges Braque, French painter (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Georges Braque ( May 13, 1882 &ndash August 31, 1963) was a major 20th century French painter and sculptor 1882)
- September 3 - Louis MacNeice, Irish poet (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Frederick Louis MacNeice ( September 12 1907)
- September 11 - Suzanne Duchamp, French painter (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Suzanne Duchamp-Crotti ( 20 October 1889 &ndash 11 September 1963) was a French Dadaist painter 1889)
- September 19 - David Low, New Zealand cartoonist (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Sir David Alexander Cecil Low ( 7 April 1891 &ndash 19 September 1963) was a New Zealand political cartoonist who lived and worked in the 1891)
- September 25 - Alexander Sakharoff, Russian dancer and choreographer (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Alexander Sakharoff (Александр Сахаров also spelled Sakharov and Sacharoff, May 13 1886 - September 25, 1886)
- October 10 - Édith Piaf, French singer (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Édith Piaf (December 19 1915&mdashOctober 10 1963 was a French singer and cultural icon who "is almost universally regarded as France's greatest popular singer 1915)
- October 11 - Jean Cocteau, French writer (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (5 July 1889 &ndash 11 October 1963 was a French Poet, Novelist, Dramatist, Designer, Boxing 1889)
- November 1 - Le Quang Tung, Vietnamese military leader (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Colonel Lê Quang Tung (1923 &ndash November 1, 1963) was the commander of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces under the command of 1923) (assassinated)
- November 2 - Ngo Dinh Diem, President of South Vietnam (b. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Republic of Cochinchina ( 1 June 1946 – 27 May 1948) President Provisional Central Government of Vietnam 1901)
- November 15 - Fritz Reiner, Hungarian conductor (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Frederick Martin “Fritz” Reiner ( December 19, 1888 1888)
- November 21 - Robert Stroud, prisoner and Alcatraz "Birdman" (b. Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Robert Franklin Stroud ( January 28, 1890 &ndash November 21, 1963) known as the Birdman of Alcatraz, was a Prisoner in 1890)
- November 22 - Aldous Huxley, English writer (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 &ndash 22 November 1963 was an English writer and one of the most prominent members of the famous Huxley family. 1894)
- November 22 - John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States (assassinated) (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by 1917)
- November 22 - C. S. Lewis, Irish-born British writer (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963 1898)
- November 24 - Lee Harvey Oswald, American alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Lee Harvey Oswald (October 18 1939 &ndash November 24 1963 was according to three United States government investigations the assassin of U John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of 1939) (shot)
- November 26 - Amelita Galli-Curci, Italian opera singer (b. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Amelita Galli-Curci ( 18 November, 1882 &ndash 26 November, 1963) was an Italian Operatic Coloratura Soprano 1882)
- December 2 - Thomas J. Hicks, American runner (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Thomas J Hicks ( January 7, 1875 &ndash December 2, 1963) was an American track and field athlete, winner of the 1875)
- December 5 - Karl Amadeus Hartmann, German composer (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Karl Amadeus Hartmann ( August 2, 1905 Munich &ndash December 5, 1963 Munich was a German Composer 1905)
- December 5 - Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji, Hindu saint (b. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. 1828)
- December 14 - Dinah Washington, American jazz/blues singer (b. The year 1828 ( MDCCCXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Dinah Washington ( August 29, 1924 &ndash December 14, 1963) was a Blues, R&B and Jazz singer 1924)
- December 28 - A. J. Liebling, American journalist (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Abbott Joseph Liebling ( October 18, 1904 &ndash December 28, 1963) was an American Journalist who was closely associated 1904)
- December - Andy Kennedy, Northern Ireland footballer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Andrew Lynd "Andy" Kennedy ( September 1, 1897 – December 1963 was an Irish football player 1897)
Nobel prizes
Academy Awards
- Best Picture: Lawrence of Arabia, Sam Spiegel
- Best Foreign Language Film: Les Dimanches de Ville d'Avray, France
- Best Documentary Feature: Black Fox: The True Story of Adolf Hitler, Louis Clyde Stoumen
- Best Director: David Lean, Lawrence of Arabia
- Best Actor: Gregory Peck, To Kill a Mockingbird
- Best Actress: Anne Bancroft, The Miracle Worker
- Best Supporting Actor: Ed Begley, Sweet Bird of Youth
- Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke, The Miracle Worker
- Best Original Screenplay: Ennio De Concini; Alfredo Giannetti; Pietro Germi, Divorzio all'italiana
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Horton Foote, To Kill a Mockingbird
- Best Original Score: Lawrence of Arabia, Maurice Jarre
- Best Original Song: Days of Wine and Roses from Days of Wine and Roses, Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Notes
- ^ The American Experience: George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire: Timeline (1952 - 1972), Public Broadcasting Service, 2000
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