What Happened on December 30, 1963

Historical Events

Kennedy Half Dollar

Congress authorizes Kennedy half dollar, in honor of John F. Kennedy

  • TV game show "Let's Make A Deal," hosted by Monty Hall, debuts on NBC-TV

Famous Birthdays

  • Alessandra Mussolini, Italian actress (Ferragosto OK), born in Naples, Italy
  • Chandler Burr, American journalist (US New and World Report), author (A Separate Creation; The Emperor of Scent), and museum curator (Department of Scent Art), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Johnny van 't Schip, Dutch soccer star (Ajax, Genua)
  • Karen Lynch (née Rohan), America health care executive (CEO of CVS Health, largest US healthcare company), born in Ware, Massachusetts

Mike Pompeo (60 years old)

American politician, US Secretary of State (2018-21), born in Orange, California

  • Milan Šrejber, Czech professional tennis player, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia

About December 30, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There! I've Said It Again - Bobby Vinton
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles