Time Capsule 1963

World news events

President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas; Vice President Lyndon Johnson becomes President. The accused assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, is shot and killed a short time later.
Civil rights protests continue throughout the South, during which nonviolent activists are frequently met with beatings and arrests
200,000 people march on Washington in support of civil rights; Dr. Martin Luther King delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech
U.S., Soviet Union and Britain sign a nuclear test ban treaty
Scandals in British Parliament leads to resignations of key officials
"Great train robbery" in Britain yields £2.5 million for thieves
Kenya gains independence
Pope John XXIII dies; Cardinal Montini elected Pope, takes name of Paul VI
Washington-Moscow "hot line" established

Science & Technology

Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space
Dr. Michael DeBakey pioneers use of artificial heart for use during heart surgery
Quasars discovered
First successful liver transplant
In the worst post-war US submarine disaster, the USS Tresher sunk in the Altantic with all men aboard.

Sports

NBA: Boston Celtics vs. LA Lakers Series: 4-2
NCAA Football: Texas Record: 11-0-0
Heisman Trophy: Roger Staubach, navy QB points: 1,860
Stanley Cup: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Series: 4-1
US Open Golf: Julius Boros Score: 293 Course: The Country Club Location: Brookline, MA
World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. NY Yankees Series: 4-0

Movies

Cleopatra
The Longest Day
Irma La Douce
Lawrence of Arabia
How the West Was Won
Mutiny on the Bounty
Son of Flubber
To Kill a Mockingbird
Bye Bye Birdie
Come Blow Your Horn

Academy Awards

Best Picture: "Tom Jones"
Best Director: Tony Richardson ... "Tom Jones"
Best Actor Sidney Poitier ... "Lilies of the Field"
Best Actress: Patricia Neal ... "Hud"

Most Popular Books

Fiction
1."The Shoes of the Fisherman"... Morris L. West. Morrow
2."The Group"...Mary McCarthy. Harcourt, Brace & World
3."Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour-An Introduction"...
J. D. Salinger. Little, Brown
4."Caravans"... James A. Michener. Random House
5."Elizabeth Appleton"... John O'Hara. Random House
6."Grandmother and the Priests"... Taylor Caldwell. Doubleday
7."City of Night"...John Rechy. Grove Press
8."The Glass-Blowers"...Daphne du Maurier. Doubleday
9."The Sand Pebbles"... Richard McKenna. Harper & Row
10."The Battle of the Villa Fiorita"...Rumer Godden. Viking Press
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Nonfiction
1."Happiness Is a Warm Puppy"... Charles M. Schulz. Determined Productions
2."Security Is a Thumb and a Blanket"... Charles M. Schulz. Determined Productions
3."J.F.K.: The Man and the Myth" Victor Lasky. Macmillan
4."Profiles in Courage: Inaugural Edition" ... John F. Kennedy. Harper & Row
5."0 Ye Jigs & Juleps! "...Virginia Cary Hudson. Macmillan
6."Better Homes and Gardens Bread Cook Book"... Meredith Publishing Co.
7."The Pillsbury Family Cookbook"... Harper & Row
8."1 Owe Russia $1200"... Bob Hope. Doubleday
9."Heloise's Housekeeping Hints".... Prentice-Hall
10."Better Homes and Gardens Baby Book:"... Meredith Publishing Co

Music

1. Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
2. Up On The Roof - Drifters
3. It's My Party - Leslie Gore
4. Heat Wave - Martha and the Vandellas
5. South Street - Orlons
6. The End Of The World - Skeeter Davis
7. Pride and Joy - Marvin Gaye
8. Surfin U.S.A. - Beach Boys
9. You Can't Sit Down - Dovells
10. Walk Like A Man - Four Seasons
11. My Boyfriend's Back - the Angels
12. Mickey's Monkey - the Miracles
13. Remember Then - Earls
14. Little Duece Coupe - Beach Boys
15. Wildwood Days - Bobby Rydell
16. Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
17. Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home) - Crystals
18. If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
19. Surfer Girl - Beach Boys
20. On Broadway - the Drifters
21. Denise - Randy and the Rainbows
22. Let's Stomp - Bobby Comstock
23. Busted - Ray Charles
24. Be True To Your School - Beach Boys
25. So Much In Love - the Tymes
26. Surf City - Jan and Dean
27. Tell Him - The Exciters
28. Our Day Will Come - Ruby & the Romantics
29. Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
30. Be My Baby - Ronettes
31. Monkey Time - Major Lance
32. Then He Kissed Me - Crystals
33. Hey Paula - Paul and Paula
34. Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
35. He's So Fine - Chiffons
36. You've Really Got A Hold On Me - the Miracles
37. I Will Follow Him - Little Peggy March
38. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer - Nat "King" Cole
39. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
40. The Good Life - Tony Bennett
41. Judy's Turn To Cry - Leslie Gore
42. Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison
43. Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmor & The Fireballs
44. Danke Shoen - Wayne Newton
45. (Down At) Papa Joe's - The Dixiebelles
46. I Adore Him - The Angels
47. Martian Hop - Ran-Dells
48. Mockingbird - Charles and Inez Foxx
49. We Shall Overcome - Joan Baez
50. Have You Heard - The Duprees

Number One Song according to Billboard Magazine:

December 22, 1962 - January 11, 1963: Telstar - The Tornadoes
January 12 - January 25: Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence
January 26 - February 8: Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers
February 9 - March 1: Hey Paula - Paul & Paula
March 2 - March 22: Walk Like A Man - The Four Seasons
March 23 - March 29: Our Day Will Come - Ruby & The Romantics
March 30 - April 26: He's So Fine - The Chiffons
April 27 - May 17: I Will Follow Him - Little Peggy March
May 18 - May 30: If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
June 1 - June 14: It's My Party - Lesley Gore
June 15 - July 5: Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
July 6 - July 19: Easier Said Than Done - The Essex
July 20 - August 2: Surf City - Jan & Dean
August 3 - August 9: So Much In Love - The Tymes
August 10 - August 30: Fingertips - Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
August 31 - September 20: My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels
September 21 - October 11: Blue Velvet - Bobby Vinton
October 12 - November 15: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
November 16 - November 22: Deep Purple - Nino Tempo & April Stevens
November 23 - December 6: I'm Leaving It Up To You - Dale & Grace
December 7, 1963 - January 3, 1964: Dominique - The Singing Nun