What Happened on February 1, 1963

Historical Events

  • Nyasaland (now Malawi) becomes self-governing under Hastings Banda

Famous Birthdays

  • Takashi Murakami, Japanese artist, born in Tokyo, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Fleetwood Lindley, American man & last living person to see Abraham Lincoln's face, dies at 75
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About February 1, 1963

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers
  • UK #1 Song: Diamonds - Jet Harris & Tony Meehan