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 63 years ago

Died

January 26th, 2020 6 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.

Fernando de Araújo

East Timorese politician, President

Born

1963 63 years ago

Died

June 2nd, 2015 11 years ago — 52 years old

Served as the President of East Timor from 2007 to 2012. Played a significant role in the early political landscape of East Timor following its independence from Indonesia. Participated in the formation of the National Council of Timorese Resistance, advocating for the rights and independence of the East Timorese people. Held several ministerial positions before assuming the presidency, contributing to the development of government structures.

Ailsa McKay

Economist and academic specializing in gender

Born

1963 63 years ago

Died

March 5th, 2014 12 years ago — 51 years old

An economist and academic focused on gender and labor market issues. McKay contributed significantly to debates on women's economic rights and social inclusion. Her work emphasized the economic implications of gender inequalities and the importance of examining women's roles in various sectors. McKay served as a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she engaged in extensive research and taught courses on economics. She authored several publications that addressed issues surrounding gender and employment, influencing policies and academic discussions in her field.