Date: September 16, 1963
A violent coup in Honduras begins two decades of military rule. Date: October 3, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 3 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Execution of Henry John Burnett, Last Man Hanged in Scotland, August 15, 1963US Suspends…
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…
President Fulbert Youlou is overthrown in the Republic of the Congo, after a three-day uprising in the capital. Date: August 15, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963George Wallace Blocks University of Alabama Integration,…
Félicette, a black and white female Parisian stray cat, becomes the first cat launched into space. Date: October 18, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 18 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Martin Luther King Jr. Writes Birmingham Jail Letter, April…
ZIP codes are introduced for United States mail. Date: July 1, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Execution of Henry John Burnett, Last Man Hanged in Scotland, August 15, 1963Togo Coup D’État Assassination of…
The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland. Date: July 27, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963New York Post Publishes Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter…