Historical Events
- Britain, USA and USSR sign nuclear test ban treaty
Sports History
Craig Breedlove sets world land speed record of 407.477 mph in Spirit of America at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
Famous Birthdays
- James Wilder, American actor (Scorchers, Zombie High, Murder 1), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Mike Nocito, American rocker (Johnny Hates Jazz), born in Wiesbaden, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Salvador Bacarisse, Spanish composer, dies at 64
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About August 5, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Fingertips - Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: Sweets For My Sweet - Searchers