March 23 – " Dansevise " by Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann (music by Otto Francker, text by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen) wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 (staged in London) for Denmark.

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

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

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., …

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 …

1963 MAJOR EVENTS: President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas; Vice President Lyndon Johnson becomes President.