What Happened on November 23, 1963

Historical Events

"Tambourines to Glory" closes at Little Theater NYC after 24 performances
Debut of "Doctor Who" the long-running British sci-fi series

Kennedy's Body at the White House

Following the protocol after Abraham Lincoln's death, JFK's body lies in repose in the East Room of the White House and viewed by officials and heads of state [1]

Horatio Alger Society founded

National Day of Mourning

LBJ proclaims Nov 25 a day of national mourning after the assassination of JFK

Events in 1963

Famous Birthdays

Dale Sveum, American MLB player and coach, born in Richmond, California
Gwynne Shotwell, American engineer and businesswoman (SpaceX), born in Evanston, Illinois
Mamoru Takuma, Japanese mass murderer and rapist (d. 2004)

Born in 1963