Historical Events
From Russia With Love
"From Russia With Love" 2nd James Bond film based on a novel by Ian Fleming, starring Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi, premieres in London
Nobel Peace Prize
American chemist and anti-nuclear weapons campaigner Linus Pauling wins the Nobel Peace Prize the same day the first nuclear test treaty comes into effect [1]
- France cedes control of the Bizerte naval base to Tunisia
- Netherlands population hits 12,000,000
Famous Birthdays
- Anita Mui, Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress, "Madonna of the East", born in Hong Kong (d. 2003)
- Daniel Pearl, American journalist (kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan), born in Princeton, New Jersey (d. 2002)
- Jolanda de Rover, Dutch swimmer (1984 Olympics), born in Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Mike Donnelly, American NHL left wing, 1986-98 (Los Angeles Kings, and 4 other teams), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
Edith Piaf (1915-1963)
French singer (No, I Don't Regret Anything; Le Vie En Rose), dies of liver failure at 47
- Roy Cazaly, Australian rules footballer, dies at 70
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 10, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
#1 Song: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole & The Tremeloes
