What Happened on February 9, 1963

Historical Events

  • 1st test flight of Boeing 727 jet
  • 7th largest snowfall in NYC history (42.4 cm, 16.7")

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Greene, American physicist
  • David Rotheray, British rock guitarist and songwriter (The Beautiful South - "A Little Time"), born in Hull, Yorkshire, England
  • Lolo Ferrari [Eve Valois], French adult actress and dancer, born in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France (d. 2000)
  • Madusa Miceli [Debra Ann], wrestler (WCW), born in Milan, Italy
  • Mike Rindel, cricketer (N Transvaal opening bat ODI ton v Pak 1995)
  • Travis Tritt, American country vocalist ("Country Club"), born in Marietta, Georgia

About February 9, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey Paula - Paul and Paula
  • UK #1 Song: Diamonds - Jet Harris & Tony Meehan