Grigoris Lambrakis Attacked, Dies After Assault, May 22, 1963
Date: May 22, 1963
Date: May 22, 1963
Cold War: U.S. President John F. Kennedy gives his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, underlining the support of the United States for democratic West Germany shortly after Soviet-supported East Germany erected the Berlin Wall. Date: June 26, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in…
Xá Lợi Pagoda raids: The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces loyal to Ngô Đình Nhu, brother of President Ngo Dinh Diem, vandalizes Buddhist pagodas across the country, arresting thousands and leaving an estimated hundreds dead. Date: August 21, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events…
The police force in Birmingham, Alabama switches tactics and responds with violent force to stop the "Birmingham campaign" protesters. Images of the violent suppression are transmitted worldwide, bringing new-found attention to the civil rights movement. Date: May 3, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 3 📅 Events on this day…
In Libya, amendments to the constitution transform Libya (United Kingdom of Libya) into one national unity (Kingdom of Libya) and allow for female participation in elections. Date: April 26, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 26 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite. Date: January 23, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 23 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Birmingham Police Crack Down on Civil Rights…
Great Train Robbery: In England, a gang of 15 train robbers steal £2.6 million in bank notes. Date: August 8, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 8 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Soviet Submarine K-33 Collides with M/S Finnclipper, April 12,…