What Happened on November 18, 1963

Historical Events

  • Bell Telephone introduces the touch-tone telephone to customers in Pennsylvania
  • Dartford-Purfleet tunnel under River Thames opens

First Moroccan Parliament

King Hassan II opens 1st parliament in Morocco

Famous Birthdays

  • Dante Bichette, outfielder (Colorado Rockies), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Len Bias, American basketball player (Boston Celtics pick for 1986 draft), born in Landover, Maryland (d. 1986)
  • Peter Schmeichel, Danish footballer

About November 18, 1963

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'm Leaving It Up To You - Dale & Grace
  • UK #1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers