| Also in 1963... | |
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Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman
in space. |
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The Beatles' "I Want to
Hold Your Hand" sells 1 million in the U.K. before its release; the
word "Beatlemania" enters the lexicon. |
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"Hootenannies" - folk music concerts with audience
participation - become popular. |
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The Kodak Instamatic camera with film cartridge is
introduced. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech
to 250,000 gathered for the March on Washington. |
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Mary Quant and other London designers lead a British fashion
invasion as their youthful styles become popular in the
U.S. |
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"Louie, Louie," "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Blowin' in the Wind"
are pop music hits. |
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Joe Weatherly wins the Winston Cup Championship. |
Annette (left) with sisters Teri, Jeanne and Beth
