December 1963 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1963.
The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1963: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1963?
Events
- 01 Dec 1963 New York Jets' first shutout, beat Kansas City Chiefs 17-0.
- 03 Dec 1963 The Warren Commission begins its investigation.
- 04 Dec 1963 Pope Paul VI closes second session of second Vatican Council.
- 05 Dec 1963 The Seliger Forschungs-und-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH demonstrates rockets for military use to military representatives of non-NATO-countries near Cuxhaven. Although these rockets land via parachute at the end of their flight and no allied laws are violated, the Soviet Union protests this action.
- 07 Dec 1963 Ian Meckiff no-balled for throwing against the South Africans
- 08 Dec 1963 Girl Who Came to Supper opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 112 performances
- 09 Dec 1963 Frank Sinatra Jr is kidnapped
- 10 Dec 1963 6 year old Donny Osmond singing debut on Andy Williams Show
- 12 Dec 1963 Argentina asks for extradition of ex-President Peron
- 14 Dec 1963 Verne Gagne beats The Crusher in Minneapolis, to become NWA champion.
- 17 Dec 1963 Tsjoi Doo Sun forms government in South Korea.
- 18 Dec 1963 Clarke runs world record 10km (28:15.6).
- 19 Dec 1963 Zanzibar becomes independent from the UK
- 20 Dec 1963 Massemba-Debate elected President of Congo-Brazzaville.
- 21 Dec 1963 Cyprus Emergency: Inter-communal fighting erupts between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
- 22 Dec 1963 Oakland Raiders' Tom Flores passes for six touchdowns vs Houston Oilers (52-49).
- 23 Dec 1963 Beach Boys 1st appearance on Shindig
- 25 Dec 1963 Turkish Cypriot Bayrak Radio begins transmitting in Cyprus after Turkish Cypriots are forcibly excluded from Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation.
- 26 Dec 1963 Double Dublin opens at Little Theater NYC for 4 performances
- 28 Dec 1963 Double Dublin closes at Little Theater NYC after 4 performances
- 29 Dec 1963 52nd Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in Adelaide (3-2).
- 30 Dec 1963 Congress authorizes Kennedy half dollar
- 31 Dec 1963 Dear Abby show premieres on CBS radio
- 01 Dec 1963 Nagaland, became the 16th state of India.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1963?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Dale & Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You
- The Singing Nun - Dominique
- The Kingsmen - Louie Louie
- Bobby Vinton - There! I've Said It Again
- The Village Stompers - Washington Square
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone
- The Beatles - She Loves You
- The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
- The Searchers - Sugar And Spice
- Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
Movies
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Books
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