Date: April 16, 1963
Five Indian generals are killed in a helicopter crash, due to collision with two parallel lines of telegraph cables. Date: November 22, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 22 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963USS Thresher Sinks, 129 American Sailors…
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 β π Other events on April 26 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events…
The British Government admits that former diplomat Kim Philby had worked as a Soviet agent. Date: July 1, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 1 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Martin Luther King Jr. Writes Birmingham Jail Letter, April 16,…
The ship Bluenose II was launched in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The schooner is a major Canadian symbol. Date: July 24, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 24 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963ΓlysΓ©e Treaty Signed by France and West Germany,…
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 100Β km, this flight qualifies as a human spaceflight under international convention. Date: July 19, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 19 π Events on this day…
Execution of Henry John Burnett, the last man to be hanged in Scotland. 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 1963Pro Football Hall of Fame Opens in Canton with 17 Charter Members,…