Lee Harvey Oswald, assassin of John F. Kennedy, is shot dead by Jack Ruby in Dallas, an event seen on live national television. Vietnam War: New U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson …

1963 Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Historical events from year 1963. Learn about 517 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1963 or search by date or keyword.

Dec 4, 2016 · What happened in the year 1963 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1963.

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 …

Many things happened first in 1963: the first Boeing took to the skies, Winston Churchill became the first honorary US citizen, the UK saw the world’s first home video recorder, and James …

1963 Nuclear Test Ban Planned The first test ban agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union was ratified by the Senate on October 10. The agreement banned the above …

What Happened in 1963? 1963 MAJOR EVENTS: President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas; Vice President Lyndon Johnson becomes President. The accused assassin, Lee …

Jul 2, 2025 · This article will explore the key events of 1963, filtered through a technological lens, examining their immediate impact and long-term reverberations.

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 …