1963 in the United Kingdom

1963 in the United Kingdom:
Other years
1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965
Individual countries of the United Kingdom
England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Sport, Television and music

Events of the year 1963 in the United Kingdom. This year sees changes in the leadership of both principal political parties, the Profumo Affair and the rise of The Beatles as well as the launch of the long-running Sci-Fi series Doctor Who.

Incumbents

Events

Undated

Publications

Births

January – April

May – August

September – December

Unknown dates

Deaths

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References

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