The temperature on June 30, 1963 was between 11.6 °C and 21.8 °C and averaged 16.3 °C. There was 0.5 mm of rain during 0.5 hours. There was 6.2 hours of sunshine (37%). The partly or heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south east. Source: KNMI
February 19 » The publication of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique reawakens the feminist movement in the United States as women's organizations and consciousness raising groups spread.
June 24 » The United Kingdom grants Zanzibar internal self-government.
August 8 » Great Train Robbery: In England, a gang of 15 train robbers steal £2.6million in bank notes.
September 16 » Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country.
December 21 » "Bloody Christmas" begins in Cyprus, ultimately resulting in the displacement of 25,000–30,000 Turkish Cypriots and destruction of more than 100 villages.
December 22 » The cruise ship Lakonia burns 180 miles (290km) north of Madeira, Portugal with the loss of 128 lives.
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