Date: February 27, 1963
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The United States Supreme Court rules 8โ1 in Abington School District v. Schempp against requiring the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. Date: June 17, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 17 ๐ Events on this day in 1963 ๐ On This Day (Today) More…
The regime of Prime Minister of Iraq Abd al-Karim Qasim is overthrown by the Ba'ath Party. Date: February 8, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 8 ๐ Events on this day in 1963 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad Ends Operations January…
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 โ ๐ Other events on May 3 ๐ Events on this day…
Greek left-wing politician Grigoris Lambrakis is clubbed over the head, causing his death five days later. Date: May 22, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 22 ๐ Events on this day in 1963 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1963รlysรฉe Treaty Signed by France and West Germany, January…
Joe Walker flies a North American X-15 to a record altitude of 106,010 meters (347,800 feet) on X-15 Flight 90. Exceeding an altitude of 100ย km, this flight qualifies as a human spaceflight under international convention. Date: July 19, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 19 ๐ Events on this day…
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 โ ๐ Other events on December 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1963 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1963South Vietnamese Buddhist Crisis Riot Kills One June…