Historical Events
- "Still" single released by Bill Anderson (Billboard No. 1 U.S. Hot Country Singles, 1963)
- -34°F (-37°C), Cynthiana, Kentucky (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Spitz, heavy metal guitarist (Anthrax, 1983-95, 2005-08 - State of Euphoria), born in Rockland County, New York
- Denise Biellmann, Swiss figure skater (World C'ship gold ladies singles 1981), born in Zurich, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Garrigou, French cyclist (Tour de France 1911), dies at 78
- Jean Felix Piccard, Swiss scientist, explorer and balloonist (1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon), dies on his 79th birthday
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About January 28, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 2 months and 28 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
