What Happened on April 10, 1963

Historical Events

  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
  • USS Thresher, a nuclear powered submarine, sinks 220 miles east of Boston killing 129 men, including 17 civilians

Famous Birthdays

  • Doris Leuthard, Swiss politician, President of Switzerland (2017), born in Merenschwand, Switzerland
  • Kirk Lowdermilk, American football NFL center (Indianapolis Colts), born in Canton, Ohio
  • Mark Oliver Everett, American singer-songwriter, musician and author (Eels), born in Virginia
  • Mike Devereaux, American baseball outfielder (Baltimore Orioles), born in Casper, Wyoming
  • Peter Morgan [Morganthau], English playwright and screenwriter (The Queen, The Crown), born in London, England
  • Warren DeMartini, American heavy metal guitarist (Ratt), born in Chicago, Illinois

About April 10, 1963

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He's So Fine - The Chiffons
  • UK #1 Song: How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers