Historical Events
- Valium, created by chemist Leo Sternbach at Roche, approved by US Drug and Food Administration - most prescribed drug in the world 1969-1982 [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Elias, Australian rugby league hooker (6 Tests; NSW 19 games; Balmain RLFC 234 games) and broadcaster (SBS, Fox Sports), born in Tripoli, Lebanon
- Jay Bennett, American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter (Wilco, 1994-2001), born in Rolling Meadows, Illinois (d. 2009)
- Michele McAnany, American baseball player (Colorado Silver Bullets), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- (Frederick) "Fritz" Reiner, Hungarian-American conductor (Cincinnati Symphony, 1922-31; Pittsburgh Symphony, 1938-48; Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1953-63), and educator (Curtis Institute), dies of pneumonia at 74 [1]
- Linus McAtee, American Hall of Fame jockey (Preakness Stakes 1916; Kentucky Derby 1927, 29; US Champion Jockey by earnings 1928), dies at 65
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About November 15, 1963
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Deep Purple - Nino Tempo & April Stevens
#1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers
