Date: May 3, 1963
Berthold Seliger launches a rocket with three stages and a maximum flight altitude of more than 100 kilometres (62Β mi) near Cuxhaven. It is the only sounding rocket developed in Germany. Date: May 2, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 2 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This…
American Civil Rights Movement: Governor of Alabama George Wallace defiantly stands at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in an attempt to block two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, from attending that school. Later in the day, accompanied by federalized National Guard troops, they are able to register. Date:…
Vietnam War: The Viet Cong wins its first major victory, at the Battle of Ap Bac. Date: January 2, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 2 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Ciaculli Bombing Kills Seven Police and Military Personnel, June…
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 β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Five Indian Generals Killed in Helicopter Crash,…
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary closes. Date: March 21, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 21 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini Elected Pope Paul VI, June 21, 1963Togo Coup D’Γtat Assassination of President Sylvanus Olympio, January 13, 1963Indiana…
The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad ends operation. Date: January 21, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Baptist Church Bombing Kills Four Children in Birmingham, Alabama, September 15, 1963Ba’ath Party Overthrows Iraqi Prime…