Historical Events
- Ahmed Ben Bella is elected as first president of the newly independent Algeria
- Alou brothers - Felipe, Matty, & Jesús - appear in San Francisco Giants outfield for 1 inning in a 13-5 win over Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field
- Church bombing in Birmingham Alabama, kills 4 African-American girls
The Great Prop Prom
The Beatles headline The Great Prop Prom at Royal Albert Hall, London; The Rolling Stones are one of the opening acts [1]
- WNTV TV channel 29 in Greenville, SC (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Deaths
- Fred Hillebrand, American actor (Martin Kane, Moon Over Manhattan), dies at 69
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About September 15, 1963
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
- #1 Song: She Loves You - The Beatles