What Happened on December 7, 1963

Historical Events

  • First use of the instant replay machine invented by CBS in a US Army vs Navy football game
  • Ian Meckiff no-balled for throwing against the South Africans

Famous Birthdays

  • (Jakub) "Kuba" Stankiewicz, Polish jazz pianist and composer, born in Wrocław, Poland
  • Barbara Weathers, American vocalist (Atlantic Starr - "Secret Lovers"), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Theo Snelders, Dutch soccer goalkeeper (1 cap; FC Twente, Aberdeen 227 games, Rangers), born in Westervoort, Netherlands

About December 7, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dominique - The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)
  • UK #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles