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The Year 1963
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Alcatraz Prison closed
In March of 1963, San Fransisco closed its signature high-security prison. -
1962–1963 New York City newspaper strike
There was a 114-day strike by the New York City newspaper, which started in 1962 but ultimately ended in 1963. The newspaper writers were protesting low wages, and the unions were resisting the automation of the printing presses. -
Equal Pay act becomes a Law
In the summer of 63,' President Kennedy passed a law that made it illegal to pay men and women working in the same place different salaries for similar work. -
Abington School District v. Schempp
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against compulsory prayer and Bible reading in public schools. The Court decided 8–1 in favor of the respondent, Edward Schempp. -
Comcast Is Founded
The entertainment enterprise Comcast is founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
"I Have A Dream"
In the late months of 63,' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his infamous "I Have A Dream Speech." This occurred in Washington, DC, where 250,000 people were in attendance. -
Sacred Heart University Opens Enrollment
In the fall of 1963, a small private Catholic school between Bridgeport and Fairfield, CT, welcomed its first freshmen class. We now know this as our very own Sacred Heart University. -
Jim Thorpe gets elected into the National Football Hall of Fame
Along with this award, a section is named after Jom Thorpe, and he was also named the most outstanding athlete of the first 50 years of the century. -
LA Dodgers win World Series
In the playing of the 60th World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in a 4-0 sweep. This would win the Dodgers their second World Series in five years. -
Total Solar Eclipse
In July of 1963, there was a Total Eclipse. It was mainly visible in Alaska and the Northeastern States! -
President John F. Kennedy Assassinated
On this date, the 35th President of the United States was Assassinated in public. He was in a motorcade in downtown Dallas, Texas.