What Happened on March 31, 1963

Historical Events

  • LA ends streetcar service after 90 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Paul Mercurio, Australian actor, dancer, choreographer (Strictly Ballroom; Dancing with the Stars), and politician, born in Swan Hull, Victoria, Australia
  • Stephen Tataw, Cameroonian soccer right-back (63 caps; captain Cameroon national team FIFA World Cup 1990, 94), born in Yaoundé, Cameroon (d. 2020)

About March 31, 1963

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He's So Fine - The Chiffons
  • UK #1 Song: Summer Holiday - Cliff Richard & The Shadows