The United States removes Soviet diplomat Gennadi Sevastyanov for attempting to recruit CIA agents. In Washington D. C., the U. S. postmaster general officially inaugurates the zip code. U. S. President Kennedy urges Congress to eliminate immigration quotas. President Kennedy also appoints Howard Jenkins to the National Labor relations Board. In Moscow, the United States and the Soviet Union reach a tentative agreement to prohibit nuclear testing. In other news, President Carlos Araosemena of Ecuador is ousted by the military.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees in four straight games to win baseball´s World Series. The Bears beat the Giants 14-10 to capture the National Football League title. Baseball great Willie Mays signs a one-year, $100,000 contract with the Giants. The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers in basketball to capture the National Basketball Association title. Jacques Anquetil wins the Tour de France for the fourth time. A horse named Chateaugay pulls ahead to win the Kentucky Derby. The winning jockey is B. Baeza.

Back in 1963, the popular songs of that time were: "Be My Baby" performed by The Ronettes; "Blowin´ in the Wind" performed by Peter, Paul & Mary; "Easier Said Than Done" sung by Essex; as well as "He´s So Fine" by The Chiffons.  Also topping the musical charts that year were: "It´s My Party" by Lesley Gore; "My Boyfriend´s Back" by Angels; "Walk Like a Man" by Four Seasons; and the ever popular "Walk right In" by Rooftop Singers.

Best Movie: "Tom Jones" - Directed by Tony Richardson

Best Actor: Sidney Poitier - "Lilies of the Field"

Best Actress: Patricia Neal - "Hud"