Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1963

1962 1964

What Happened This Year 1963

All Events 123 Births 624 Deaths 194

Born in 1963

John Altobelli

College baseball coach at Orange Coast College

Born

1963 62 years ago

Died

January 26th, 2020 5 years ago — 57 years old

Coached the baseball team at Orange Coast College for over 27 years. Led the team to four state championships during his tenure. Developed numerous players who advanced to professional baseball, contributing significantly to the sport at the collegiate level.

Gary Albright

Wrestler, notable amateur competitor

Born

1963 62 years ago

Died

January 7th, 2000 25 years ago — 37 years old

Contributed significantly to amateur wrestling, achieving recognition for performances at various championships. Competed in the United States and gained fame in the wrestling community throughout the 1990s. Heavyweight wrestler achieved notable success in both national and international competitions. Transitioned to professional wrestling, competing for several promotions and earning respect within the industry.

Benoît Sauvageau

Canadian educator and politician

Born

1963 62 years ago

Died

August 28th, 2006 18 years ago — 43 years old

Served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada representing the Bloc Québécois from 1993 until death in 2006. Focused on education policies and advocated for the rights of students and teachers. Contributed to discussions on the Quebec sovereignty movement.