Nov 9, 2023Twin Disasters Kill Close to 500 JapaneseNov. 9, 1963 - A coal-mine explosion and a rail wreck killed at least 491 persons in Japan today. Hundreds of persons were injured, and...
Jun 15, 2023Top of the Charts: “Sukiyaki” by Kyu SakamotoJune 15, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Sukiyaki," a song performed by Japanese crooner Kyu Sakamoto (pictured...
Apr 20, 2023Gen. LeMay Visits JapanApr. 20, 1963 - General Curtis LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staff, finished a two-week tour of Asia in Japan today. Speaking at a press...
Mar 17, 2023Vincent Edwards, TV’s “Ben Casey,” Big in JapanMar. 17, 1963 - Vincent Edwards (pictured in Japan) is riding a huge wave of fan enthusiasm in Japan since “Ben Casey” hit the top of...