Date: February 12, 1963
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Construction begins on the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Date: February 12, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 12 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Libya Constitution Amendments Enable Female Voting, National Unity April 26, 1963James Meredith First African American…
Civil rights movement: Over one hundred high school students conduct a sit-in protest in Rome, Georgia. Date: March 28, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 28 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963John Profumo Resigns in Profumo Affair Sex Scandal, June…
Soldiers of the South Vietnamese Army attack protesting Buddhists in HuαΊΏ with liquid chemicals from tear-gas grenades, causing 67 people to be hospitalized for blistering of the skin and respiratory ailments. Date: June 3, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 3 π Events on this day in 1963 π On…
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 β π Other events on May 22 π Events on this day in 1963 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Vietnam War: Viet Cong Win First Major Victory at…
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 β π Other events on May 3 π Events on this day…
U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated and Texas Governor John Connally is seriously wounded by Lee Harvey Oswald, who also kills Dallas Police officer J. D. Tippit after fleeing the scene. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th President of the United States afterwards. Date: November 22, 1963 Read more…