Historical Events
Golden Globes
20th Golden Globes: "Lawrence of Arabia", Gregory Peck, & Geraldine Page win
- Beatles record "From Me to You" & "Thank You Girl"
Famous Birthdays
- Eddo Brandes, Zimbabwe cricket fast bowler (10 Tests, 26 wickets; ODI hat-trick v England 1997), born in Port Shepstone, Natal Province, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Smith, Scottish actor (The Adventures of Sir Lancelot), dies from a heart attack at 70
- Harold "Hawkshaw" Hawkins, American country singer (Ozark Jubilee; "Lonesome 7-7203"), dies in a plane crash at 41
- Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas, American country singer ("Candy Kisses"; "Alabam"), dies in a plane crash at 49
Patsy Cline (1932-1963)
American country singer ("Crazy"; "I Fall To Pieces"; "Walkin' After Midnight"), dies in a plane crash at 30
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About March 5, 1963
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Walk Like A Man - The 4 Seasons
- #1 Song: The Wayward Wind - Frank Ifield