What Happened on November 7, 1963

Historical Events

  • Carole Joan Crawford, 20, wins Miss World

Elston Howard AL MVP

New York Yankee catcher Elston Howard is first African-American to be voted AL MVP

  • Wunder von Lengede: In Germany, eleven miners are rescued from a collapsed mine after 14 days.

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth "Liz" Mikel, American actress and jazz singer (Friday Night Lights), born in Dallas, Texas
  • John Barnes, English soccer winger (79 caps; Watford 233 games, Liverpool 314 games), born in Kingston, Jamaica
  • Michael Heidt, hockey defenseman (Team Germany), born in Calgary, Alberta
  • Todd McKee, American actor (Ted-Santa Barbara, The Bold & The Beautiful), born in Kentfield, California

About November 7, 1963

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
  • UK #1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers