What Happened on November 21, 1963

Historical Events

J.F.K. Flies To Texas

US President John F. Kennedy flies to Texas (assassinated the next day)

Famous Birthdays

  • Nicollette Sheridan, British actress (Paige-Knots Landing), born in Worthing, England
  • Peter Bosz, Dutch soccer star (Toulon/Feyenoord)

Famous Deaths

  • Artur Lemba, Estonian concert pianist, composer (Sabina), and piano teacher (St. Petersburg Conservatory, 1908-20), dies at 67
  • Luis Cernuda, Spanish poet (Perfil del Aire), dies at 61
  • Pierre Blanchar, Algerian actor and director (Magnificent Sinner; Wooden Crosses; Pastoral Symphony), dies from a brain tumor at 71
  • Robert Stroud, American murderer, convict, and ornithologist dubbed "Birdman of Alcatraz", dies at 73
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights

About November 21, 1963

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 7 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