"Bloody Christmas" begins in Cyprus, ultimately resulting in the displacement of 25,000–30,000 Turkish Cypriots and destruction of more than 100 villages. Date: December 21, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 21 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
The dam containing the Baldwin Hills Reservoir bursts, killing five people and damaging hundreds of homes in Los Angeles, California. Date: December 14, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 14 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Kenya declares independence from Great Britain. Date: December 12, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 12 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
An assassination attempt on the British High Commissioner in Aden kills two people and wounds dozens more. Date: December 10, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 10 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Zanzibar gains independence from the United Kingdom as a constitutional monarchy, under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah. Date: December 10, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 10 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Pan Am Flight 214, a Boeing 707, is struck by lightning and crashes near Elkton, Maryland, killing all 81 people on board. Date: December 8, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 8 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Instant replay makes its debut during the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Date: December 7, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 7 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Nagaland, became the 16th state of India. Date: December 1, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 1 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
"I Want to Hold Your Hand", recorded on October 17, 1963, is released by the Beatles in the United Kingdom. Date: November 29, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 29 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 crashes shortly after takeoff from Montreal-Dorval International Airport, killing all 118 people on board. Date: November 29, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 29 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today)