What Happened on April 21, 1963

Historical Events

Music History

Beatles meet the Rolling Stones for the 1st time

  • The Universal House of Justice of the Bahá'í Faith is elected for the first time

Famous Birthdays

  • John Cameron Mitchell, American actor (Misplaced; Band of the Hand), born in El Paso, Texas
  • Ken Caminiti, MLB third baseman, 1987-2001, (Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and 3 other teams; NL MVP- 1996), born in Hanford, California (d. 2004)
  • Roy Dupuis, Canadian actor
  • Steve Shapiro, American jazz and session musician vibraphonist, and music producer, born in Hartford, Connecticut

About April 21, 1963

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Will Follow Him - Little Peggy March
  • UK #1 Song: How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers