Historical Events
- Helen Shapiro begins tour (Beatles are part of undercard)
Famous Birthdays
- Eva Cassidy, American singer, born in Washington D.C (d. 1996)
- Philip Laats, Belgian judoka
- Stephen McGann, British actor (Catherine the Great), born in Liverpool, England
Famous Weddings
Francis Ford Coppola
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (23) weds documentary filmmaker Eleanor Jessie Neil (26) in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Herman Bouber, Dutch actor and playwright (Sailor's Wives), dies at 77
- William Gaxton [Arthur Gaxiola], American stage and screen actor (A Connecticut Yankee; Destry; Convoy), dies of cancer at 73
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About February 2, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers
#1 Song: Diamonds - Jet Harris & Tony Meehan
