1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1963rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 963rd year of the 2nd millennium, …

Historical events from year 1963. Learn about 518 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1963 or search by date or keyword.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. At the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Leonardo da...

Jul 2, 2025 · 1963 stands as a watershed year in American history, a period defined by both technological anxieties and burgeoning social progress.

Sep 25, 2025 · In the United States, the civil rights movement reached a defining moment with Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, while across the Atlantic, the Profumo affair undermined …

1963 Medgar Evers Slain On June 12, Medgar Evers, the NAACP field secretary for Mississippi, was assassinated by Byron De La Beckwith. It took almost 33 years to bring the assassin to justice.

Relive the key moments of 1963! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

Events from the year 1963 in the United States. January 14 – George Wallace becomes governor of Alabama. In his inaugural speech, he defiantly proclaims "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, …

To support teaching about 1963 events, we describe here some of the key events and milestones in the Movement. Where possible we list recommended books, primary documents, film, and articles for …

What happened and who was famous in 1963? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1963.