What Happened on May 18, 1963

Historical Events

  • "Beast in Me" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 4 performances
  • "If You Wanna Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul hits #1

88th Preakness

88th Preakness: Bill Shoemaker aboard Candy Spots wins in 1:56.2

Famous Birthdays

  • Marty McSorley, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (Stanley Cup 1987, 88 Edmonton Oilers; NHL Plus-Minus Award 1991 LA Kings), born in Hamilton, Ontario

Famous Deaths

Ernie Davis (1939-1963)

American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (1st African-American to win Heisman Trophy 1961, Syracuse), dies of leukemia at 23

Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About May 18, 1963

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
  • UK #1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles