Date: May 8, 1963
The first episode of Doctor Who ("An Unearthly Child") is broadcast by the BBC, which is now the world's longest running science fiction drama. Date: November 23, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 23 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Mount…
Marriage of Princess Alexandra of Kent to Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey in London. Date: April 24, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Kennedy’s “Ich bin ein Berliner” Speech Supports West Germany June 26,…
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:…
Coup d'état in Togo results in the assassination of president Sylvanus Olympio. Date: January 13, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Dominican Republic Elects Juan Bosch as President, February 27, 1963Bluenose II Launched in…
The publication of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique reawakens the feminist movement in the United States as women's organizations and consciousness raising groups spread. Date: February 19, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 19 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Tsurumi…
The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. Date: January 22, 1963 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 1963 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1963Princess Alexandra Marries Angus Ogilvy at…